Hardingstone Academy vs Wootton Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Wootton Park School
Northampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,670 students
| Measure | Hardingstone Academy Northampton, East Midlands | Wootton Park School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #995 of 1,516 | #39 of 329 |
| National rank | #11078 of 15,697 | #551 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 230 | 1,670 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,670 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 54.8% | 132.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.0 |
| town | Northampton | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hardingstone.emat.uk | www.woottonparkschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Wootton Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 35.8).
- •Wootton Park School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 56%).
- •Wootton Park School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 3%).
- •Wootton Park School is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 230.
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 Wootton Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Wootton Park School ranks higher (81.6 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 Wootton Park 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. Wootton Park School: 1,670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hardingstone Academy and Wootton Park School rank in East Midlands?
Hardingstone Academy is 995th of 1,516 and Wootton Park School is 39th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).