Hackleton CofE Primary School
Northampton, NN7 2AB · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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13th of 138 primary schools in West Northamptonshire we can score, 147 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 3,547 of them, against 9.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 94.0 · 99 | 40% | 3.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hackleton CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 94.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join M.A.B Gymnastics, Freestyle Basketball, Tennis, Yoga, BOCA Multi sports, Freestyle Dodgeball, Freestyle Archery, and Step by Step Ballroom and Latin. Sports include Boys & Girls Football, BOCA Football, and Freestyle uDance. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hackleton CofE Primary School
Overview
Hackleton CofE Primary School is described as a ‘happy, safe, supportive environment’ where ‘pupils flourish’. The report highlights ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘extremely positive’ attitudes to learning, underpinned by strong values of faith and respect.
Strengths
- Early years staff effectively develop language skills, and pupils are ‘highly motivated to read for their own enjoyment’.
- The ‘spiral design’ of the curriculum enables pupils to build a ‘rich body of knowledge’ over the long term.
- Staff possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and model learning well, using resources to support understanding.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum prepares pupils well for life, fostering a deep understanding of Christianity and other world faiths.
- Staff appreciate the care given to their well-being by the new leadership team.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, progress checks do not always identify where learning is less secure, meaning teaching does not always address specific gaps.
- Staff do not always adapt lessons well enough to fully meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils’ knowledge of fundamental British values is not as secure as the school intends.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 94% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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