Preston Hedges Primary School
Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6BUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Preston Hedges Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 1st of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 February 2025, report published 20 March 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils at this school are happy and confident. They achieve very well and consistently meet or exceed the high expectations staff have of them. This is because of the high- quality teaching, curriculum and support in place. Pupils are kept safe by expertly trained and nurturing staff who meet their needs on an individual basis. Pupils enjoy a wealth of enrichment activities that support them to develop their talents and interests. These include music lessons, the school radio station and newspaper and a range of sporting activities and clubs such as choir, football and crochet. Pupils support one another and make a difference to their community. They take on roles such as play leaders or well-being and eco-ambassadors. They also take pride in being able to be a 'trailblazer' by raising money for local and national charities. Pupils are very friendly and respectful towards each other, staff and visitors. They move around the building safely and sensibly. Older pupils support those younger than them with considerable care and kindness by leading sports at breaktimes or helping with reading and well-being. Pupils are rewarded when they exhibit the school values. They wear their values badges or 'golden ties' with pride.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
418 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Preston Hedges Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wootton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 68% met the expected standard |
| Hardingstone Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Woodland View Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Overstone Gate Primary School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Collingtree Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PRESTON HEDGES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Principal Tracey Coles
- Phone
- 01604665860
- Address
- Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, NN4 6BU
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 139039
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.