Huntley Church of England Primary School
105%
Capacity
88
Pupils
3.8x
Demand
About Huntley Church of England Primary School
Huntley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Forest of Dean community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 88 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 84 places).
Ofsted has rated Huntley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ella Curtis, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1656th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 39 in Forest of Dean.
Huntley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 34 applications for 9 places, making it 3.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Huntley Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Forest School, Gymnasium, Library, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Dance, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Chess, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Forest of Dean, Huntley Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Ross Road, Huntley, Forest of Dean, GL19 3EX |
| Headteacher | Ella Curtis |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 88 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.9% |
| School Capacity | 88 / 84 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1656th of 13,686
Nationally
146th of 1,469
In South West
4th of 39
In Forest of Dean
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
79%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
71%
'23/24
79%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed9
34
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (26% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Ross Road, Huntley
Forest of Dean, GL19 3EX
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