Northampton High School GDST vs Preston Hedges Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 889 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northampton High School GDST
Hardingstone · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
427 students
Preston Hedges Primary School
Northampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Northampton High School GDST Hardingstone, East Midlands | Preston Hedges Primary School Northampton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #236 of 329 | #28 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2980 of 4,090 | #537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 427 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 427 | 418 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 43.6% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 24% |
| 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 | Hardingstone | Northampton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.northamptonhigh.co.uk/ | www.prestonhedges.northants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Preston Hedges Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.6 vs 29.5).
- •Northampton High School GDST is the larger school with 427 students compared with 418.
- •Northampton High School GDST is a independent school while Preston Hedges Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Northampton High School GDST is girls and Preston Hedges Primary School is co-educational.
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 Northampton High School GDST better than Preston Hedges Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Preston Hedges Primary School ranks higher (92.6 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 Northampton High School GDST and Preston Hedges Primary School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Hardingstone and Northampton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northampton High School GDST: 427. Preston Hedges Primary School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northampton High School GDST and Preston Hedges Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Northampton High School GDST is 236th of 329 and Preston Hedges Primary School is 28th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).