Hardingstone Academy
Academy sponsor led primary school in Northampton (West Northamptonshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Hardingstone Academy, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and enriching curriculum and see opportunities for all children to succeed. We aim to open doors to new opportunities for the children attending the school and encourage pupils to try new things.
We strive to be an inclusive community and warmly welcome parents and carers, to share in the successes of their children and have an open door approach, working in partnership together to ensure that our children thrive in all areas, academically and emotionally, through positivity, a willingness to try new things and a can do approach.
We welcome you to Hardingstone Academy and would be delighted if you were to choose the Academy for your child/children. To arrange an appointment to view the school and meet our amazing staff and children, contact the school office. To get in touch with Hardingstone Academy please click on the link below, or call us on 01604 346805
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Forest School
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Eco Schools Green FlagEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- International School AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 140370
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 0 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Constituency
- Northampton South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2014
Governing body (9 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Dave Hood | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Daniel Lugg | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Ms Oluwatoyin (Toyin) Agunbiade | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Pepe Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Adrian Lett | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Ornela Mato | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Gillian Innocent-Labija | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Mayowa Oriyoe | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Isoken Sandra Akhigbe | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Bethany Harmes Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Zoe McIntyre Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2014 · term ended 2026 |
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