Huntington School
York, YO32 9WT · York · secondary school
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5th of 9 secondary schools in York we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 845 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.6 · 55 | 30% | 1.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.06 · 55 | 25% | 1.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Huntington School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.06 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Progress, Pride, and People clubs, play netball, or take instrumental lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,505 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,545. 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 to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 further?
What Ofsted said about Huntington School
Overview
Huntington School continues to be an outstanding school, described as a place "full of opportunities" that "opens doors to new experiences." The report highlights a calm environment where pupils are "polite, friendly and highly motivated," supported by a curriculum that is "far-reaching, diverse and exciting."
Strengths
- The curriculum enables pupils to "explore subjects in great depth," fostering "respectful and lively debate" and a clear understanding of what they are learning and why.
- Staff are "experts in their subject areas," benefiting from a "well-thought-out professional development programme" supported by the Research School.
- Pupils feel "safe and supported," with a culture built on the values of "respect, honesty and kindness" that permeates all aspects of school life.
- The school offers extensive enrichment, including clubs, sports, and performances, which are considered part of the school’s "DNA."
- Leaders provide "extremely well-informed choices" for next steps, ensuring pupils leave with qualifications that offer "freedom and opportunity."
Areas to improve
- The report notes that leaders have acted decisively to address mathematics performance, which previously "does not match that of other subjects."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.9 |
| 2024/25 | 48.2 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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