Hardingstone Academy vs Overstone Gate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hardingstone Academy
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
230 students
Overstone Gate Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
30 students
| Measure | Hardingstone Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Overstone Gate Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #995 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #11078 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 30 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 30 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 13.3% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 7.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.hardingstone.emat.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Overstone Gate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.6 vs 35.8).
- •Hardingstone Academy is the larger school with 230 students compared with 30.
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 Overstone Gate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overstone Gate Primary School ranks higher (70.6 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 Hardingstone Academy and Overstone Gate Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Northampton and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hardingstone Academy: 230. Overstone Gate Primary School: 30. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardingstone Academy and Overstone Gate Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hardingstone Academy is 995th of 1,516 and Overstone Gate Primary School is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).