The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
35%
-27.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 224
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 15.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Martin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Fenstanton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9JR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School?
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School currently has 224 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School take?
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School?
Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School is in Huntingdon, PE28 9JR, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fenstanton and Hilton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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