The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,464
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 15.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mr Matthew Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Huntington Road, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9WT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Earswick Primary School
Primary · 551m away
Huntington Primary Academy
Primary · 723m away
Joseph Rowntree School
Secondary · 915m away
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haxby Road Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Burton Green Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Headlands Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Huntington School a selective school?
No. Huntington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Huntington School's Ofsted rating?
Huntington School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Huntington School?
Huntington School currently has 1,464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huntington School take?
Huntington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Huntington School?
Huntington School is in York, YO32 9WT, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huntington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Huntington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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