Hemingford Grey Primary School
83%
Capacity
263
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Hemingford Grey Primary School
Hemingford Grey Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Huntingdonshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 263 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 315 places).
Ofsted has rated Hemingford Grey Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Danielle Gaynor, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9931st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 55 in Huntingdonshire.
Hemingford Grey Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 28 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
Hemingford Grey Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (1.8/5 from 12 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hemingford Grey Primary School include Library, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Huntingdonshire, Hemingford Grey Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | St Ives Road, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE28 9DU |
| Headteacher | Danielle Gaynor |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 263 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.5% |
| School Capacity | 263 / 315 (83% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9931st of 13,686
Nationally
1100th of 1,612
In East of England
36th of 55
In Huntingdonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
44
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St Ives Road, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE28 9DU
St Ives Road, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE28 9DU
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