Chiltern Primary School
42%
Capacity
177
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Chiltern Primary School
Chiltern Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Northamptonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (42% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Chiltern Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ruth Ryan, it falls under West Northamptonshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9298th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 98th out of 134 in West Northamptonshire.
Chiltern Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 15 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Chiltern Primary School include Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Art Club, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.5%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Northamptonshire, Chiltern Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Chiltern Way, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 6BW |
| Headteacher | Ruth Ryan |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 177 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.5% |
| School Capacity | 177 / 420 (42% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9298th of 13,686
Nationally
870th of 1,353
In East Midlands
98th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chiltern Way, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN5 6BW
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