Hackleton CofE Primary School
94%
Capacity
198
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Hackleton CofE Primary School
Hackleton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, located in the West Northamptonshire authority. With 198 pupils against a capacity of 210, the school is operating close to full but with a small margin of spare places. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average: just 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with roughly 23% nationally. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 22 applications for 14 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.57, and all 13 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests a popular local option where securing a spot is competitive but achievable for families who live nearby and list it first.
Academically, Hackleton performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the West Northamptonshire average of 63%. This places the school 7th out of 134 primary schools in the local authority and in the top 2% nationally. In individual subjects, 94% met expectations in both maths and writing, and 91% in reading. Higher-standard attainment is more modest: 42% achieved the higher standard in maths and 45% in reading, but only 6% did so across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 108 in both reading and maths, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated it Good overall, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding — a downgrade from its previous Outstanding rating in 2010.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, sensory room, ICT suite, music rooms and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, swimming, cross country and tennis, while clubs include art, drama and eco club. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and social, emotional and mental health needs. For families seeking a Church of England primary with strong academic outcomes and a relatively advantaged intake, Hackleton is a strong contender. Its oversubscription means early application is wise, and those wanting an Outstanding-rated alternative might consider Preston Hedges Primary School, 3.9 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN7 2AB |
| Headteacher | Sally Gillam |
| Local Authority | West Northamptonshire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.6% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 210 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)
254th of 13,686
Nationally
21st of 1,353
In East Midlands
7th of 134
In West Northamptonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
91%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
22
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:25
Source: hackletoncevaprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Lower-disadvantage intake compared to the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British90.9%
- Mixed5.0%
- Asian1.5%
- White (other)1.0%
- Black0.5%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 2AB
Main Road, Hackleton, Northampton
West Northamptonshire, NN7 2AB
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