Hartford Infant and Preschool, Huntingdon

In its own words: "We want all our children to be curious, confident learners who can communicate effectively. We want all children to be - We offer high standards of teaching and learning in an enabling, inclusive environment where each child is nurtured and valued as an individual and encouraged to reach their potential."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are passionate about being an Infant School and believe our school is a special place to be. We aim to provide a caring, secure and purposeful environment where all children feel valued and respected, where they will learn and make lots of new friends."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Hartford Infant and Preschool as their first choice and 72 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hartford Infant and Preschool are Hartford Junior School (under 0.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 74% maths); Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 62% reading, 59% maths); Huntingdon Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths); and St John's CofE Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths).

Hartford Infant and Preschool is one of 17 schools run by The Cam Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 56% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 14 pupils (9.2%) received SEN support and 6 (3.9%) 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 autism.

Hartford Infant and Preschool had 11 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Huntingdon Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hardy Close (near), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 215 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cambridgeshire (57), as is usual near a town centre.

Hartford Infant and Preschool recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Hartford Infant and Preschool are St Peter's School (0.7 miles) and Hinchingbrooke School (1.5 miles).