Hopping Hill Primary School

A not judged community school school in West Northamptonshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hopping Hill Primary School.

Northampton, NN56DT Ofsted: Not Judged Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
26 November 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pendle Road
Duston
Northampton, NN56DT

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121927
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6DT
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
440
Free School Meals
19.8% (87 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
440 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

kindness respect integrity teamwork ambition

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher Jo Fantarrow welcomes visitors and emphasizes a happy, hardworking and healthy environment, inclusion of every child, wellbeing and mental health priority, a rich and varied curriculum, core values of kindness, respect, integrity, teamwork and ambition, and high expectations with a warm, nurturing school community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

cooking lego arts and crafts singing dance gardening STEM sports clubs

Sports

Hotshots Basketball Saints Hockey

Facilities

large playground area the field with gym stations trim trail wooden houses allotment area Spinney Wonder Wood Forest Schools area

Curriculum Highlights

An engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity and a love of learning A wealth of practical and real-life experiences at its heart A learning pathway that promotes challenge and resilience and prepares for life beyond school

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care runs from 8am to 5pm on school days. Breakfast club offers toast, cereals and a drink with activities before the day starts; OSCAR club offers a snack and drink with activities until pick-up. Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance via ParentPay. For current availability and prices, contact the school office at 01604 751625. Additional school-run clubs are offered (varying term to term) including cooking, Lego, arts and crafts, singing, dance, gardening, STEM and various sports. Children eligible for Free School Meals get one free school-run club per term (excluding cooking). External providers (Hotshots Basketball and Saints Hockey) run some clubs and payments are managed by those providers; contact details are available from the school office.

SEND Provision

SEND information is accessible via the school’s SENDCo details (Mrs Liz Doughty) and general safeguarding contacts. SENDCo can be reached through the school office at 01604 751625 or [email protected].

Admissions Criteria

All admissions are dealt with by the Local Authority (West Northamptonshire Council). Parents can apply for a Reception place; transfers or in-year applications are handled as described by the council. The school holds an open evening for prospective parents in autumn; allocations are communicated in April. Information for reception and in-year applications is available on the council website, and the current admissions arrangements can be found via the council. Nursery admissions are described in the Nursery section of the school site.

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