Hopping Hill Primary School
URN: 121927 • Northampton NN5 6DT
Overview
- Name
- Hopping Hill Primary School
- URN
- 121927
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Fantarrow (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01604751625
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Pendle Road, Northampton NN5 6DT
Summary
Hopping Hill Primary School is a mixed community school located in Northampton, West Northamptonshire, with a current enrolment of 446 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school prioritises the emotional wellbeing and mental health of its students, fostering a supportive environment where children feel valued and listened to. The core values of kindness, respect, integrity, teamwork, and ambition underpin the school’s ethos, encouraging positive behaviour and a strong desire to learn among pupils.
The curriculum at Hopping Hill is designed to be rich and varied, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals who are confident and resilient. Inclusion is a key priority, ensuring that the diverse needs of all children are met. The school also places a significant emphasis on outdoor learning, with facilities such as a large playground, an allotment area, and a dedicated space called Wonder Wood, which supports hands-on learning and engagement with nature.
Hopping Hill Primary School actively encourages community involvement and welcomes visitors to explore the school. The commitment to nurturing individual strengths and interests, combined with a focus on personal development, creates an environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Hopping Hill is designed to be rich and varied, focusing on developing well-rounded individuals who are confident and resilient. Inclusion is a key priority, ensuring that the diverse needs of all children are met. The school also places a significant emphasis on outdoor learning, with facilities such as a large playground, an allotment area, and a dedicated space called Wonder Wood, which supports hands-on learning and engagement with nature.
Hopping Hill Primary School actively encourages community involvement and welcomes visitors to explore the school. The commitment to nurturing individual strengths and interests, combined with a focus on personal development, creates an environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 446
- Boys
- 222
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 17.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 446 | 222 | 224 | 420 | 17.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 440 | 218 | 222 | 420 | 17.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 456 | 220 | 236 | 420 | 16.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 456 | 220 | 236 | 420 | 16.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 453 | 220 | 233 | 420 | 19.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 471 | 235 | 236 | 420 | 18.00 |
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