The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 252
- Capacity
- 60%
- FSM
- 14.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Lugg (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Martins Lane, Hardingstone, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthampton High School GDST
Independent · Very close
Preston Hedges Primary School
Primary · 829m away
Wootton Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Caroline Chisholm School
All-through · Grammar · 1.4km away
East Hunsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Abbeyfield School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Gloucester Nursery School
Nursery · 2.0km away
Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hardingstone Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hardingstone Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hardingstone Academy?
Hardingstone Academy currently has 252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hardingstone Academy take?
Hardingstone Academy caters for pupils aged 0 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hardingstone Academy?
Hardingstone Academy is in Northampton, NN4 6DJ, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hardingstone Academy have a sixth form?
No, Hardingstone Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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