Huntington Community Primary School
86%
Capacity
392
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Huntington Community Primary School
Huntington Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cheshire West and Chester community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 392 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 456 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Huntington Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Duncan Rose, it falls under Cheshire West and Chester local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7447th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 110 in Cheshire West and Chester.
Huntington Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 42 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
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 Huntington Community Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Rounders, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheshire West and Chester, Huntington Community Primary School is one of the options available in the North West 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Aldford Road, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EA |
| Headteacher | Duncan Rose |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Number of Pupils | 392 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.6% |
| School Capacity | 392 / 456 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7447th of 13,686
Nationally
1058th of 2,065
In North West
58th of 110
In Cheshire West and Chester
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
61%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (59% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Aldford Road, Chester
Cheshire West and Chester, CH3 6EA
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