Preston Hedges Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Wootton Hope Drive Wootton Fields Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 6BU |
| Phone | 01604665860 |
| Reference Number | 139039 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 419 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.7%
Girls: 46.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 3.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 25 | 60 |
| 2 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 3 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 4 | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| 5 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 6 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.5% |
| Indian | 10% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| African | 5.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2014-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-12-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Preston Hedges Primary School | ||
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2012-01-09 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-04-30 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-07-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 107 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wootton Primary School
Farmclose Road, Wootton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6HJ |
0.3 miles |
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Hardingstone Academy
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0.52 miles |
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Woodland View Primary School
School Lane, Grange Park, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 5FZ |
1 miles |
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East Hunsbury Primary School
Penvale Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0QW |
1.16 miles |
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Collingtree Church of England Primary School
Lodge Avenue, Collingtree, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0NQ |
1.16 miles |
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The Abbey Primary School
Winchester Road, Delapre, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8AZ |
1.35 miles |
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Simon de Senlis Primary School
Hilldrop Road, East Hunsbury, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 0PH |
1.48 miles |
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Gloucester Nursery School
Camborne Close, Northampton, NN4 8PH |
1.69 miles |
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Queen Eleanor Primary Academy
Queen Eleanor Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8NN |
1.77 miles |
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Delapre Primary School
Rothersthorpe Road, Far Cotton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8JA |
1.95 miles |
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Hunsbury Park Primary School
Dayrell Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 9RR |
2.19 miles |
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Milton Parochial Primary School
Green Street, Milton Malsor, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3AT |
2.21 miles |
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Briar Hill Primary School & Nursery
Thorn Hill, Briar Hill, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8SW |
2.37 miles |
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Hackleton CofE Primary School
Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 2AB |
2.41 miles |
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Vernon Terrace Primary School
Vernon Terrace, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5HE |
2.45 miles |
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Progress Schools - Northamptonshire
8 Notre Dame Mew, Northampton, NN1 2BG |
2.57 miles |
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Barry Primary School
Barry Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5JS |
2.7 miles |
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Abington Vale Primary School
Ashford Close, Abington Vale, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3NQ |
2.73 miles |
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Spring Lane Primary School
Spring Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 2JW |
2.78 miles |
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Stimpson Avenue Academy
Stimpson Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4LR |
2.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Caroline Chisholm School
Wooldale Centre for Learning, Wootton Fields, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6TP |
0.36 miles |
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Northampton High School
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0.55 miles |
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Wootton Park School
Wootton Hall Park, Northampton, NN4 0HZ |
1.02 miles |
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Abbeyfield School
Mereway, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU |
1.42 miles |
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St Andrew's College
St Andrew's Healthcare, Smyth House, Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5DG |
2.33 miles |
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Northampton School for Boys
Billing Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 5RT |
2.52 miles |
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Northampton International Academy
Barrack Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1AA |
3.02 miles |
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Oneschool Global Uk, Northampton Campus
Hunsbury Hill Avenue, Northampton, NN4 8QS |
3.12 miles |
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Bosworth Independent School
The Newton Building, St. Georges Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JA |
3.19 miles |
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Malcolm Arnold Academy
Trinity Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6JW |
3.58 miles |
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Northgate School Academy Trust
Queen's Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6LR |
3.79 miles |
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Quinton House School
Upton Hall, Upton, Northampton, NN5 4UX |
3.83 miles |
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Cambian Northampton School
67a Queens Park Parade, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, NN2 6LR |
3.86 miles |
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Weston Favell Academy
Booth Lane South, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3EZ |
4.07 miles |
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Northampton Academy
Wellingborough Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8NH |
4.24 miles |
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Northampton School for Girls
Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DG |
4.3 miles |
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Northampton College
Main Campus, Booth Lane, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3RF |
4.34 miles |
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Billing Brook Special School
Penistone Road, Lumbertubs, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 8EZ |
4.42 miles |
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Purple Oaks Academy
Whiston Road, Kingsthorpe, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 7RR |
4.44 miles |
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The Duston School
Berrywood Road, Duston, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 6XA |
4.51 miles |