Hackleton CofE Primary School vs Hardingstone Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackleton CofE Primary School
Northampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
Hardingstone Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
230 students
| Measure | Hackleton CofE Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Hardingstone Academy Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #25 of 1,516 | #995 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #511 of 15,697 | #11078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 183 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 54.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hackletoncevaprimary.org.uk | www.hardingstone.emat.uk |
The verdict
- •Hackleton CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.8 vs 35.8).
- •Hackleton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 56%).
- •Hackleton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 3%).
- •Hardingstone Academy is the larger school with 230 students compared with 183.
- •Hackleton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Hardingstone Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hackleton CofE Primary School better than Hardingstone Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hackleton CofE Primary School ranks higher (92.8 vs 35.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hackleton CofE Primary School and Hardingstone Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackleton CofE Primary School: 183. Hardingstone Academy: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackleton CofE Primary School and Hardingstone Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hackleton CofE Primary School is 25th of 1,516 and Hardingstone Academy is 995th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).