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Huntingdon Primary School

Huntingdonshire, PE29 1ADPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
60%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
57 1st-choice / 65 places
Ranking
#7,861
of 13,686 nationally

About Huntingdon Primary School

Huntingdon Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently home to 444 pupils against a capacity of 510, meaning it operates with some spare places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34.5%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and signals a catchment area with above-average socio-economic challenges. Despite this, demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 89 applications for 65 places, with 57 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.37. This suggests that local families actively choose the school, even though it isn't full to the brim. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Elaine Lynch, who oversees a broad demographic mix that reflects the wider Huntingdonshire community.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAmbury Road, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE29 1AD
HeadteacherElaine Lynch
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils444
Free School Meals (FSM)34.5%
School Capacity444 / 510 (87% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketRoundersNetballDanceSwimmingAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingEco ClubDramaScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Huntingdon Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.