Huntington Primary Academy
York, YO32 9QT · York · primary school
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42nd of 47 primary schools in York we can score, 50 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,298 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Huntington Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in December 2025 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils play football and can attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the new inspection framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Huntington Primary Academy
Overview
Huntington Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are "happy and safe" and enjoy coming to school. Leaders have taken "decisive action" to improve the curriculum and teaching, resulting in most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieving well. However, the report highlights variability in teaching quality, particularly in the early years, and notes that attendance for some groups requires further improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and safe" with positive relationships with staff and peers, and bullying is dealt with effectively.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with a strong focus on language, vocabulary, and securing foundations in reading and writing.
- Staff are "highly skilled and well-trained," providing effective, tailored support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders have created a supportive culture where staff feel "valued and listened to," with professional development improving confidence and wellbeing.
- Pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain through a rich personal, social and health education curriculum and community involvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the early years curriculum is "consistently taught well" through high-quality interactions and purposeful routines, addressing current inconsistencies.
- Staff need to make "highly effective choices" about teaching content to better meet the needs of pupils who struggle to secure basic knowledge in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Actions to tackle barriers to attendance must result in "rapid and notable improvements" for all pupil groups, particularly those at risk of persistent absence.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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