The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 392
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 6.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr Duncan Rose (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Aldford Road, Huntington, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 6EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDee Banks School
Special school · 1.4km away
Eccleston CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Overleigh St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Catholic High School, Chester A Specialist Science College
Secondary · 2.2km away
The Catholic High School, Chester
Secondary · 2.2km away
Christleton Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Queen's Park High School
Secondary · 2.2km away
Chester International School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Huntington Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Huntington Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Huntington Community Primary School?
Huntington Community Primary School currently has 392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huntington Community Primary School take?
Huntington Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Huntington Community Primary School?
Huntington Community Primary School is in Chester, CH3 6EA, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huntington Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Huntington Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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