Hardingstone Academy vs Northampton High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 219 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardingstone Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
230 students
Northampton High School GDST
Hardingstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
427 students
| Measure | Hardingstone Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Northampton High School GDST Hardingstone, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #995 of 1,516 | #236 of 329 |
| National rank | #11078 of 15,697 | #2980 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 2–18 |
| Students | 230 | 427 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 427 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 43.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.4 |
| town | Northampton | Hardingstone |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hardingstone.emat.uk | www.northamptonhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hardingstone Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.8 vs 29.5).
- •Northampton High School GDST is the larger school with 427 students compared with 230.
- •Hardingstone Academy is a academy school while Northampton High School GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hardingstone Academy is co-educational and Northampton High School GDST is girls.
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 Hardingstone Academy better than Northampton High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Hardingstone Academy ranks higher (35.8 vs 29.5 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 Hardingstone Academy and Northampton High School GDST?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Northampton and Hardingstone in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardingstone Academy: 230. Northampton High School GDST: 427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardingstone Academy and Northampton High School GDST rank in East Midlands?
Hardingstone Academy is 995th of 1,516 and Northampton High School GDST is 236th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).