Huby CofE Primary School

About Huby CofE Primary School

Huby CofE Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit comfortably above the North Yorkshire local authority average for primary schools, with 65% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the LA average of 60%. That five-point gap is a solid indicator that this small village school is delivering above-par academic outcomes for its cohort. Digging into the individual subjects, reading stands out as a particular strength: 88% of pupils met the expected standard and 59% achieved the higher standard, well ahead of the maths and writing higher percentages, which sit at 35% and 29% respectively. The school’s average reading score of 110 and maths score of 107 both suggest pupils are making strong progress, though the data doesn’t provide progress scores to confirm that directly. In the North Yorkshire rankings, Huby places 83rd out of 223 primary schools, placing it in the top 40% nationally and the top 40% regionally. For a school with just 98 pupils, that’s a respectable showing that punches above its size.

Ofsted last inspected Huby in June 2024 and confirmed it remains a Good school, upgrading its leadership and management to Outstanding in the process. That’s a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2015, when overall effectiveness was also Good but leadership was rated Good rather than Outstanding. The early years provision was judged Good, and the ungraded inspection in 2024 found the school continues to meet expectations. With a Progress 8 score not available for this primary, the Key Stage 2 results are the main academic benchmark, and they show a school where most children are hitting or exceeding national expectations. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.2%, slightly below the national average, which may reflect the relatively affluent catchment. The school’s Church of England character is woven into its identity, with a chapel on site and a headteacher, Donna Sandbach, who has overseen this period of steady improvement.

Huby is a small, oversubscribed school with 98 pupils against a capacity of 105, and for the 2025/26 intake it received 20 applications for just 10 places, with all 10 first-preference offers accepted. That 2:1 oversubscription ratio tells you it’s a popular choice locally. Facilities are surprisingly generous for a school of this size: there’s a forest school, sensory room, ICT suite, music rooms, art studios, a library and a chapel. Sports include netball, football, rounders, dance and cross country, while clubs range from art and gardening to film club, coding and chess. The school supports pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and moderate learning difficulties, and it offers nursery provision for younger children. This is a school that will suit families looking for a strong community feel, good academic outcomes without being pushy, and a setting where outdoor learning and creative subjects are taken seriously. The Outstanding leadership rating suggests a well-run ship, and the high reading results hint at a literacy-rich environment.

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