Located in Peterborough, Hampton Hargate Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Hampton Hargate Primary School currently has around 638 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.2% boys and 45.8% girls. Around 16.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.2%.

Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.9%. other white pupils make up about 15.4% , followed by african at 14.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Hargate Way, Peterborough, PE7 8BZ
Website: http://www.hampton-hargate.peterborough.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01733296780
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Peterborough
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Andy Lyons
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 132763

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 642
Number of Pupils: 638
Number of Boys: 346
Number of Girls: 292

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.90%261
Other White15.40%98
African14.10%90
Indian8.90%57
Pakistani5.30%34
White and Black African2.40%15
Other Mixed2.40%15
Chinese2.40%15
White and Asian2.00%13
Other (any other ethnic group)1.90%12
White and Black Caribbean1.60%10
Other Asian1.30%8
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.50%3
Unclassified0.50%3
Other Black0.30%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.3)
Writing: Above Average (1.2)
Maths: Above Average (2.9)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
78%
Town average
55%
Local authority average
63%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
16%
Town average
5%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
105.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
103.0
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Hargate Way , Hampton Hargate PE7 8BZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hampton Vale Primary Academy
Hampton Vale Primary Academy , West Lake Avenue PE7 8LS
3out of 4 626 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Hampton Vale Primary School
Westlake Avenue , Hampton Vale PE7 8LS
- not rated 658 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Braybrook Primary Academy
Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL
3out of 4 1,037 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Braybrook Primary School
Braybrook , Orton Goldhay PE2 5QL
- not rated 1,037 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hampton Gardens Secondary School
Hartland Avenue , Hampton Gardens PE7 8HR
3out of 4 1,289 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Orton Longueville School
Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA
- not rated 1,966 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Nene Park Academy
Oundle Road , Orton Longueville PE2 7EA
3out of 4 1,966 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ormiston Bushfield Academy
Ortongate , PE2 5RQ
- not rated 2,241 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bushfield Community College
Orton Centre , PE2 5RQ
- not rated 2,242 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hampton College
Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF
- not rated 788 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hampton College
Eagle Way , Hampton Vale PE7 8BF
3out of 4 788 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Clayton School
Orton Goldhay , PE2 5SD
- not rated 1,168 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sense College
50 Forder Way , Cygnet Park PE7 8JB
- not rated 1,254 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Phoenix School
Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD
- not rated 1,357 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Lime Academy Orton
Clayton Site , Orton Goldhay PE2 5SD
- not rated 1,360 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Orton Hall School
Orton Longueville , PE2 7DN
- not rated 1,946 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.