Hardingstone Academy
Martins Lane, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hardingstone Academy is a primary school in Northampton for ages 0 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 61st of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 September 2016, report published 4 November 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 March 2023
Pupils are happy and enjoy school. They say that everyone is welcome. New joiners quickly become part of this friendly, inclusive school. Pupils appreciate their caring teachers, who frequently go above and beyond to help them. Pupils benefit from visits to interesting places to help them learn more. They appreciate opportunities to develop their interests in sport and music. They respect the world around them and fundraise for charities. Pupils in key stage 2 relish different responsibilities, such as being a school councillor. Pupils behave well. They know their school values are important. They are proud to receive praise and awards for being courteous, kind, resilient and doing their best. They say that bullying is rare. Adults help them to resolve any fallouts fairly. Leaders and staff want to give every pupil the best education they can. Leaders make sure every pupil becomes a reader. Pupils are keen to learn. They learn complex vocabulary and benefit from reading a variety of books. They practise their arithmetic, so they can solve problems accurately in mathematics. Pupils learn from their mistakes. Staff help pupils to learn interesting facts and remember more over time in many subjects.
What the school should improve
- New subject leaders are still developing some aspects of their leadership skills, particularly checking how well the curriculum is being implemented. As a result, they are not yet providing clear guidance to other teachers on how to improve the teaching of the curriculum in some subjects. Leaders should ensure that all subject leaders have the skills and expertise they need, so that they can lead their subjects and support teachers effectively.
- Some pupils with SEND do not consistently receive the precise adaptations and support they need to access learning well in all subjects. This does not help them to make as much progress as they could. Leaders should ensure that pupils who need additional help receive precise support to enable them to optimise their academic achievement.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
36 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
230 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hardingstone Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Hedges Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Wootton Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Abbey Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| East Hunsbury Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 0 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Lugg
- Phone
- 01604346805
- Address
- Martins Lane, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 6DJ
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 140370
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.