Huntington Primary Academy, York
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Huntington Primary Academy excels at supporting all children to thrive, especially those with special educational needs. The school has a warm, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and happy, and staff are highly trained to adapt learning so every child can succeed. Leaders have made significant improvements to teaching and the curriculum, ensuring pupils develop strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics.
Key Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, with highly skilled staff providing tailored learning
- Consistent behaviour and positive relationships across the school with calm, orderly classrooms
- Broad and balanced curriculum with focus on developing reading, writing and language skills
- Effective partnerships with parents and families
- Clear leadership vision with commitment to continuous improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistencies in early years teaching quality and adult interactions with children
- A small group of pupils still need targeted support to secure basic knowledge in reading, writing and mathematics
- Attendance remains a priority, particularly for pupils at risk of becoming persistently absent
- Some younger pupils need reminders to manage their feelings and behaviours
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sign language, sewing, crossing the road safely, educational visits, pupil leadership roles
Huntington Primary Academy is a welcoming school at the heart of the local community where pupils are happy and safe. Leaders have taken decisive action to improve teaching quality and curriculum, with particular strength in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
At a Glance
13.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 73%. Maths has improved from 63% to 69%. Writing has improved from 59% to 63%.
Class Sizes
25.9
Avg class size
21.7
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
14
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
347 pupils
420 capacity
73 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - York
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for York
Admissions Demand - York
Places available
2,006
Applications
1,552
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.2%
Primary admissions across York (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.84208%
Overall absence
13.23529%
Persistent absence
340
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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