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Huntington School

York, YO32 9WTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.06
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
264 1st-choice / 230 places
Ranking
#1,387
of 3,141 nationally

About Huntington School

Huntington School is a large, mixed secondary in York, currently home to 1,464 pupils against a capacity of 1,545, meaning it is not quite full but still in high demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 477 applications for 230 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.07, with 227 first-preference offers made from 264 first-preference applications. Its free school meal rate of 15.5% sits slightly above the national average for secondary schools, suggesting a genuinely mixed intake that reflects the wider community. The school is non-religious, with no formal faith designation, and operates a co-educational model across the full 11-18 age range. As one of only four state secondaries in York rated Outstanding by Ofsted, Huntington competes directly with other high-performing schools in the area, including Fulford School and All Saints Catholic School, which rank above it on Progress 8. Its size and popularity mean that families applying from outside the immediate catchment should be prepared for a competitive admissions process.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHuntington Road, York, York, YO32 9WT
HeadteacherMatthew Smith
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils1,464
Free School Meals (FSM)15.5%
School Capacity1,464 / 1,545 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (29 Nov 2023): School remains Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Music RoomsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumDining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryAstro TurfArt StudiosSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RowingSwimmingCross CountryBasketballCricketDanceAthleticsMartial ArtsRugby

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubDebateFilm ClubScience ClubArt ClubGardeningOrchestraDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

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

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Huntington School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.