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Preston Hedges Primary School
Wootton Hope Drive, Wootton Fields, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 6BU, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
421
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score placing it in the top 2% of schools, this primary school demonstrates exceptional performance. An impressive 81% of students achieve the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, significantly above the national average, while 24% reach the higher standard. Additionally, 90% of parents express satisfaction, indicating strong community support and engagement.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 24% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (104 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
96%
School keeps me informed
95%
Progress is communicated
94%
School has high expectations
92%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child makes good progress
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
83%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.4%
Asian Indian10.7%
White Other7.4%
Black African6.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.20336, -0.87831 · NN4 6BU
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN139039
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Preston Hedges Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Preston Hedges Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Preston Hedges Primary School a good school?
Preston Hedges Primary School scores 98.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Preston Hedges Primary School?
Based on 104 Ofsted Parent View responses, Preston Hedges Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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