Chiltern Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chiltern Way Duston Northampton Northamptonshire NN5 6BW |
| Phone | 01604753830 |
| Reference Number | 121924 |
Chiltern Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, now rated as good overall. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils build positive relationships with staff and peers. A strong focus on education ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive appropriate support to thrive academically and personally. There are numerous extracurricular activities that enrich the pupils' experiences and foster personal development, contributing to a positive school culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.06%
Girls: 42.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 16 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| 2 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 4 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 5 | 24 | 3 | 27 |
| 6 | 23 | 26 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.1% |
| White, Other | 16.9% |
| African | 15.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 25 May 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate well-mannered behaviour and positive attitudes towards their learning.
- The curriculum is well sequenced, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge effectively.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and frequently assess pupils' understanding.
- Reading is prioritized with well-matched texts that promote diversity.
- The early years provision is caring and supports children in settling quickly.
Areas for Improvement
- Some aspects of the curriculum require refinement, particularly in summative assessment practices in foundation subjects.
- Opportunities for developing language, ideas, and vocabulary in the early years are sometimes insufficient.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 49% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 12 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Lyncrest Primary School
Lyncrest Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 5PE |
0.32 miles |
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Hopping Hill Primary School
Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6DT |
0.4 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Woodside Way, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7HX |
0.45 miles |
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Millway Primary School
Millway, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6ES |
0.66 miles |
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Kings Heath Primary Academy
North Oval, Kings Heath, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7LN |
0.69 miles |
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St James Church of England Primary School
Harlestone Road, St James, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG |
0.76 miles |
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Camrose Early Years Centre for Children & Families
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0.78 miles |
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Earl Spencer Primary School
Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7DE |
0.79 miles |
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Duston Eldean Primary School
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0.97 miles |
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Upton Meadows Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England Primary School
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1.09 miles |
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Spring Lane Primary School
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1.32 miles |
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Castle Academy
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1.63 miles |
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The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School
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Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
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1.77 miles |
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Progress Schools - Northamptonshire
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