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Hardingstone Academy
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Hardingstone Academy
- Primary
- Hardingstone NN4 6DJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children in the Reception classes make good progress in reading, writing and mathematics.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-planned curriculum promotes pupils鈥� spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve the quality of teaching, learning, and assessment, especially challenging the most able pupils in mathematics.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils reach or exceed the expected national average in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers support pupils effectively and regularly track the progress they make.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is good and pupils are keen learners who develop good relationships with each other and adults.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities generally achieve well because of appropriate intervention activities and close monitoring.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils say incidents of bullying are rare, and they are confident that adults keep them safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school鈥檚 work to promote pupils鈥� personal development and welfare is good, and pupils feel safe in school.
Parent Feedback: Parents are extremely supportive of the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: The school has developed good partnerships with parents, particularly pleased with information received during the induction programme.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils especially like the many extra-curricular activities and the specialist teaching they receive in art and physical education.
Outdoor Facilities: Children showed good independence and control as they rode bicycles around the outdoor area.
Teacher Engagement: Relationships between pupils and teachers are strong, resulting in pupils responding enthusiastically in almost all lessons.
Impact on Student Progress: Thorough systems to check on the quality of teaching have resulted in pupils learning well, particularly in English and mathematics.
Teaching Staff Challenges: The principal has successfully challenged and supported all staff to improve their practice and has not been afraid to challenge underperformance.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment information is collected and usually used to plan activities that match pupils鈥� needs, allowing them to make good gains in their learning.
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About Us
Hardingstone Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Northamptonshire, East Midlands.
It has 241 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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At Hardingstone Academy, we work hard to improve every single day, challenging ourselves and encouraging one another to reach their full potential, whether it is in or out of the classroom. We are educating our students to be joyful lifelong learners who are aware of the world and their place in it, have the will to overcome obstacles, the capacity for critical thought, and an understanding of how to be a positive global citizen who respects everyone. By upholding our Core Values, we make sure that our students achieve success not only in the classroom but also emotionally and mentally, empowering them to aspire for the stars while keeping their feet firmly planted. I'm honoured to lead Hardingstone Academy, where we take delight in knowing that our students are secure and content, which makes them eager to learn. At Hardingstone Academy, we take pride in our diverse and stimulating curriculum and see chances for success for every child. We want to provide the students at the school with fresh chances and inspire them to attempt new activities. We work hard to be an inclusive community and warmly welcome parents and carers to share in their children's successes. We also have a "open door" policy. We collaborate to make sure that our children thrive in all areas鈥攁cademically and emotionally鈥攖hrough positivity, a willingness to try new things, and a "can do" attitude. We are happy that you are considering Hardingstone Academy for your child(ren) and extend a warm welcome to you. Contact the school office to set up a time to visit the campus and meet our wonderful students and staff.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 4-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 21.2 | 20.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 107 | 106 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% | 56.44% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.44% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -0.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.8 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% 12 | 58.3% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 6 | 9.01% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 2.2 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 2 | 89 | 94 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% 18 | 55.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 4 | 8.81% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.3 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 84% | 52.44% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% | 6.76% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 2.9 | Above Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hardingstone Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
