Hartford Junior School
Huntingdon, PE29 1UL · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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120th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.5/10 against 2,342 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 48.0 · 16 | 40% | 0.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hartford Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join gardening, multi-skills, computing, sewing, cookery, tiddlywinks, yoga, and Lego clubs, alongside football, cricket, and dance.
Getting in
The published school roll is 222 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does the daily schedule look like for children joining the after-school activities?
What Ofsted said about Hartford Junior School
Overview
Hartford Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a calm place where pupils are happy, safe, and enthusiastic about their lessons. Leaders have successfully reduced suspensions and prioritised attendance, creating a positive environment for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high aspirations and achieve well, with strong progress in reading and mathematics supported by well-trained teachers.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using individual plans to ensure they achieve throughout the curriculum.
- The curriculum is ambitious and regularly reviewed, helping pupils retain knowledge of scientific concepts, historical events, and musical terms.
- Personal development is fostered through diverse opportunities, including choir performances, residential visits, and community engagement, which boost confidence.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with senior leaders providing strong support and the trust offering appropriate challenge and monitoring.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure teachers know what all pupils understand in all aspects of a subject, so that work provided always best supports learning rather than repeating known material.
- Assessment systems need development to prevent some pupils from missing new curriculum areas while attending catch-up groups.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 30% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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