Hardwick Primary School is a academy converter serving families in Derby and the wider Derby area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 593 pupils on roll with space for 540, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 25 February 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.