Located in Northampton, Hardingstone Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 0 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.

Hardingstone Academy currently has around 252 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 14.3% 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 4.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (62.7%). other white pupils make up about 12.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Martins Lane, Northampton, NN4 6DJ
Website: http://www.hardingstone.emat.uk
Telephone: 01604346805
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Daniel Lugg
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140370

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 0 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 252
Number of Boys: 129
Number of Girls: 123

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British62.70%158
Other White12.30%31
African5.60%14
Indian4.00%10
White and Asian3.20%8
Pakistani2.00%5
Other Asian1.60%4
Caribbean1.60%4
White and Black Caribbean1.20%3
Unclassified1.20%3
White and Black African0.80%2
Other Mixed0.80%2
Chinese0.80%2
Other Black0.80%2
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%2
Irish0.40%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%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: Average (0.1)
Writing: Average (-0.4)
Maths: Average (-1.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
11%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
105.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gloucester Nursery School
Camborne Close , Delapre NN4 8PH
- not rated 2,210 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hardingstone Primary School
Martins Lane , Hardingstone NN4 6DJ
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Hardingstone Academy
Martins Lane , Hardingstone NN4 6DJ
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Preston Hedges Primary School
Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU
- not rated 906 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Preston Hedges Primary School
Wootton Hope Drive , Wootton Fields NN4 6BU
- not rated 906 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wootton Primary School
Farmclose Road , Wootton NN4 6HJ
- not rated 981 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Abbeyfield School
Mereway , NN4 8BU
- not rated 1,755 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbeyfield School
Mereway , NN4 8BU
3out of 4 1,755 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Caroline Chisholm School
Wooldale Road , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP
- not rated 1,532 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mereway Middle School
Mereway , NN4 8EJ
- not rated 1,616 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cliftonville Middle School
Cliftonville Road , NN1 5BW
- not rated 3,162 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wootton Park School
Wootton Hall Park , NN4 0HZ
4out of 4 1,212 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
Caroline Chisholm School
Wooldale Centre for Learning , Wootton Fields NN4 6TP
3out of 4 1,532 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northampton High School GDST
Newport Pagnell Road , Hardingstone NN4 6UU
- not rated 240 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Bacin
Delapre Annex , Alton Street NN4 8EN
- not rated 2,708 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hospital and Outreach Education
Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN
- not rated 2,818 yd Pupil referral unit Yes Mixed More About School
Hospital and Outreach Education
Delapre Learning Centre , Alton St, Off Main Rd NN4 8EN
3out of 4 2,818 yd Academy alternative provision converter Yes Mixed More About School
Parkside Independent School
1-5 Vigo Crescent , Bedford Road NN1 5NL
- not rated 2,841 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.