Hampton Hargate Primary School, Peterborough
Hampton Hargate Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Peterborough. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 78 schools in Peterborough with published results, and 2,629th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Peterborough (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hampton Hargate Primary School in detail
Hampton Hargate Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, multi-sports, choir, guitar and Lego.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care until 6:00pm.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 85% of Year 6 pupils at Hampton Hargate Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 89% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 75% in Peterborough and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 78% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Hampton Hargate Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 94 families put Hampton Hargate Primary School as their first choice and 215 named it as one of their preferences, for 85 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hampton Hargate Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hampton Hargate Primary School are Hampton Vale Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 85% maths); Braybrook Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 66% maths); Leighton Primary and Preschool (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 61% maths); and Winyates Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 90% reading, 79% maths).
Hampton Hargate Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Hampton Vale Primary AcademyBraybrook Primary AcademyLeighton Primary and PreschoolWinyates Primary School
What parents say
151 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Hampton Hargate Primary School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 88% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (88%).
Who goes there
44.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Asian (19%) and Black (16%).
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Orton Mere (Nene Valley Railway), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hargate Centre (adjacent), 80 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hampton Hargate Primary School issued 8 suspensions, 1.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hampton Hargate Primary School are Hampton College (0.4 miles), Hampton Gardens Secondary School (0.7 miles), Nene Park Academy (1.1 miles) and Ormiston Bushfield Academy (1.3 miles).
Hampton CollegeHampton Gardens Secondary SchoolNene Park AcademyOrmiston Bushfield Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Peterborough published that the last place for 2026 entry went to a family 1.101 miles away (straight line). The cut-off moves every year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Hampton Hargate excels at creating an inclusive, happy environment where every child - including those with additional needs - thrives and develops confidence. The school's ambitious curriculum and expert teaching help children become confident readers and writers with excellent communication skills. Pupils develop strong character through enriching experiences and are encouraged to celebrate their achievements and respect others.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, high-quality curriculum with strong focus on vocabulary and reading development from Reception onwards
- Exceptional SEND provision with specialist staff and tailored support enabling pupils to access full curriculum
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and positive attitudes, with highly inclusive environment celebrating diversity
- Rich range of enrichment activities including performances, trips and ambassador roles
- Strong leadership creating a cohesive school family with effective governor challenge and support
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
Choir, trips to Black Country, residential visits, live stage performances, Careers Week, ambassador roles, buddy systems
Hampton Hargate Primary School is an Outstanding school where pupils feel happy and safe in a vibrant, supportive environment with high expectations for academic and personal achievement. The school provides exceptional provision for all learners, including those with SEND, and fosters a strong sense of community.
At a Glance
17.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
151 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 78% to 85% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 78% to 89% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 80% to 85% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.5
Avg class size
29.9
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
18
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Hampton Hargate Primary School
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hampton Hargate Primary School.
- Kumon Peterborough Hampton630m away · Not yet graded
- Club Viva Hampton Leisure Centre860m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Hampton Hargate Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Peterborough. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hampton Hargate Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hampton Hargate Primary School is in Peterborough; for families living there:
- Peterborough's school travel policy: Mainstream school transport assistance policy
- How to apply: Apply online for school transport for 4 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 5
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Hampton Hargate Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
636 pupils
630 places
6 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Peterborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Peterborough
Across Peterborough council
Places available
3,215
Applications
2,365
Got 1st preference
94.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Peterborough council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
114
SEN Support
34
EHC Plans
23.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
641
Total Pupils
344
Boys
297
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
35
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,949
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,117
Per pupil
£3583k
Total funding
£156k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
563
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hampton Hargate Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hampton Hargate Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hampton Hargate Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 85% reached the expected standard in reading and 89% did so in maths.
What is Hampton Hargate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hampton Hargate Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
How close to Hampton Hargate Primary School do you need to live?
Peterborough publishes how far the last offered place was, in miles: 0.889 for 2023 entry, then 1.211 for 2025 entry, then 1.101 for 2026 entry. The cut-off has loosened over that period, so places have been reaching further out. These are the authority's own figures, not a fixed boundary - the cut-off moves with the number of applications each year.
Is it hard to get a place at Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Hampton Hargate Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Classes at Hampton Hargate Primary School average 30.5 pupils (2025/26). 9 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Hampton Hargate Primary School has around 641 pupils on roll. 18% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hampton Hargate Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Hampton Hargate Primary School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Apply through Peterborough's coordinated admissions process, naming Hampton Hargate Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Hampton Hargate Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Hampton Hargate Primary School: Kumon Peterborough Hampton (630m away, registered, not yet graded) and Club Viva Hampton Leisure Centre (860m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Hampton Hargate Primary School's term dates?
Hampton Hargate Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Peterborough. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 5 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 5 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Peterborough is 16 (the median across 91 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hampton Hargate Primary School?
Hampton Hargate Primary School is at Hargate Way, Hampton Hargate, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BZ.
Sources: Peterborough admissions booklets; Peterborough term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)