Open State Primary Mixed

Hopping Hill Primary School

Pendle Road, Northampton, NN5 6DT
446 Pupils
420 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
17.80% FSM %
222 Boys
224 Girls
About Hopping Hill Primary School

Hopping Hill Primary School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Northampton and the surrounding area in West Northamptonshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 3–11 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 446 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Jo Fantarrow.

Information on Hopping Hill Primary School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority West Northamptonshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District West Northamptonshire
Parliamentary Constituency Northampton South
Ward Duston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10072501
URN 121927
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Prof Arosha Bandara Chair of Governors 09/06/2025 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Prof Arosha Bandara Chair of Governors 18/09/2025 17/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emily Lambert Chair of Governors 19/03/2021 09/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Prof Arosha Bandara Governor 01/09/2019 02/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Sadie Beishon Governor 23/01/2025 22/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Leanne Chapman Governor 19/03/2021 14/03/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Davis Governor 23/01/2025 22/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Joanna Fantarrow Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Laura Hoddell Governor 04/12/2025 03/12/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sarah Kemp Governor 14/11/2025 22/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Reeves Governor 27/01/2020 25/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Martine Soldano Governor 05/12/2022 01/09/2025 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Hopping Hill Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Northampton, West Northamptonshire.
Hopping Hill Primary School has 446 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Hopping Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Hopping Hill Primary School is Mrs Jo Fantarrow.
Hopping Hill Primary School is at Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6DT, in the West Northamptonshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Hopping Hill Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hopping Hill Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jo Fantarrow
Pendle Road, Duston, Northampton, NN5 6DT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 121927
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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