Hardingstone Academy is a academy sponsor led serving families in Northampton and the wider West Northamptonshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school currently has 252 pupils on roll and offers learning opportunities tailored to the needs of the community.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 29 March 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.