Hackleton CofE Primary School vs Preston Hedges Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.9 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
Preston Hedges Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Hackleton CofE Primary School Northampton, East Midlands | Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #25 of 1,516 | #28 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #511 of 15,697 | #537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 24% |
| 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.prestonhedges.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (92.8 vs 92.6).
- •Hackleton CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 81%).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 16%).
- •Preston Hedges Primary School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 183.
- •Hackleton CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Preston Hedges Primary School 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 Preston Hedges Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hackleton CofE Primary School and Preston Hedges Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hackleton CofE Primary School: 183. Preston Hedges Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hackleton CofE Primary School and Preston Hedges Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hackleton CofE Primary School is 25th of 1,516 and Preston Hedges Primary School is 28th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).