The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
24%
+16.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 421
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Trust
- PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
- Head
- Principal Tracey Coles (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWootton Primary School
Primary · 483m away
Caroline Chisholm School
All-through · Grammar · 574m away
Hardingstone Academy
Primary · 829m away
Northampton High School GDST
Independent · 889m away
Woodland View Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
East Hunsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Abbeyfield School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Preston Hedges Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Preston Hedges Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Preston Hedges Primary School?
Preston Hedges Primary School currently has 421 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Preston Hedges Primary School take?
Preston Hedges Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Preston Hedges Primary School?
Preston Hedges Primary School is in Northampton, NN4 6BU, in the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Preston Hedges Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Preston Hedges Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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