Huntingdon Primary School
87%
Capacity
444
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Huntingdon Primary School
Huntingdon 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 444 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 510 places).
Ofsted has rated Huntingdon Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elaine Lynch, it falls under Cambridgeshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7861st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 24th out of 55 in Huntingdonshire.
Huntingdon Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 65 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 57 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Huntingdon Primary School include Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Eco Club, Drama and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Huntingdonshire, Huntingdon 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 | Ambury Road, Huntingdon, Huntingdonshire, PE29 1AD |
| Headteacher | Elaine Lynch |
| Local Authority | Cambridgeshire |
| Number of Pupils | 444 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.5% |
| School Capacity | 444 / 510 (87% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7861st of 13,686
Nationally
854th of 1,612
In East of England
24th of 55
In Huntingdonshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
60%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed65
89
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
57 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ambury Road, Huntingdon
Huntingdonshire, PE29 1AD
Journey to School
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