Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School, Huntingdon

In its own words: "I am delighted to welcome you to Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School, where I have been Headteacher since April 2022. At Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School, we encourage our children to take responsibility for their behaviour and learning, to develop new skills and explore their talents in a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 77% of Year 6 pupils at Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 74% in Cambridgeshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (77% in reading, 77% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School as their first choice and 49 named it as one of their preferences, for 40 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School are Fen Drayton Primary School (1 mile, Good, 84% reading, 79% maths); Hemingford Grey Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 83% reading, 94% maths); Eastfield Infant and Nursery School (1.9 miles, Good); and Westfield Junior School (2 miles, Good, 67% reading, 66% maths).

Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 42 pupils (18.3%) received SEN support and 2 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 13 crimes within a mile of the school, most often public order offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57).

In 2024/25, Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 8.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.