The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 446
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Jo Fantarrow
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChiltern Primary School
Primary · 641m away
Duston Eldean Primary School
Primary · 923m away
The Duston School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Lyncrest Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Millway Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Kings Heath Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hopping Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hopping Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hopping Hill Primary School?
Hopping Hill Primary School currently has 446 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hopping Hill Primary School take?
Hopping Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hopping Hill Primary School?
Hopping Hill Primary School is in Northampton, NN5 6DT, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hopping Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hopping Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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