Huntingdon Federation Nursery School, Huntingdon
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School is a nursery school for pupils aged 2 to 5 in Huntingdon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School in detail
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School in its own words
In its own words: "You might also like to take a look at our HNPF Values page."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and choir.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
6.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 53.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Asian (20%) and Black (9%).
In 2026, 19 pupils (21.6%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Huntingdon Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Huntingdon County Junior School (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 251 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.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Best Start Family Hub Huntingdon Launch
25 Sep 2026
Census Day 1.10.26
25 Sep 2026
Coffee & Consultation
17 Sep 2026
Autumnal & Winter Crafts
17 Sep 2026
New Parents Open Hours
17 Sep 2026
Teaching Assistant Course
11 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Huntingdon Federation Nursery School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Huntingdon Federation Nursery School is in Cambridgeshire; for families living there:
- Cambridgeshire's school travel policy: School Travel Assistance Policy - Mainstream September 2025 326KB - pdf
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 15
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 8 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Huntingdon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Huntingdon
Across Cambridgeshire council
Places available
7,228
Applications
6,755
Got 1st preference
88.3%
Got preferred school
96.6%
All secondary applications across Cambridgeshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
19
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
88
Total Pupils
43
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
1
Teachers
88.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
What is Huntingdon Federation Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Huntingdon Federation Nursery School?
No fixed boundary. When Huntingdon Federation Nursery School is oversubscribed, Cambridgeshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Huntingdon Federation Nursery School?
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School has around 88 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Huntingdon Federation Nursery School?
Apply through Cambridgeshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Huntingdon Federation Nursery School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Huntingdon Federation Nursery School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 15 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 8 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cambridgeshire is 5 (the median across 312 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Huntingdon Federation Nursery School?
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School is at Ambury Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)