Hardingstone Academy
Northampton, NN4 6DJ · West Northamptonshire · primary school
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96th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 2.9/10 nationally. 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hardingstone Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the majority of Year 6 students? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between current results and national medians?
What Ofsted said about Hardingstone Academy
Overview
Hardingstone Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy and feel welcome in a friendly, inclusive environment. Leaders prioritise reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils learn complex vocabulary and solve problems accurately while developing a love of learning. The school fosters strong relationships, with staff going above and beyond to support pupils’ well-being and academic progress.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, behave well, and respect school values, with bullying described as rare.
- Reading is a strength; leaders ensure every pupil becomes a reader through early phonics and daily reading sessions.
- Mathematics teaching is ambitious and well-sequenced, with staff effectively identifying and addressing misconceptions.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly within the Butterfly Meadow resourced provision.
- Children in the early years make a strong start, settling well and learning appropriate routines.
Areas to improve
- New subject leaders need further development in checking curriculum implementation to provide clear guidance to teachers.
- Leaders must ensure pupils with SEND receive precise adaptations and support in all classes to optimise their academic achievement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust records, thorough recruitment processes, and staff who are tenacious in securing help for pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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
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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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