The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Head
- Emma Harkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · 968m away
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Primary · 1.0km away
The King's School, Grantham
Secondary · 1.1km away
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Secondary · 1.1km away
West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Ambergate Sports College
Special school · 1.3km away
The Phoenix School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Huntingtower Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Huntingtower Community Primary Academy?
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huntingtower Community Primary Academy take?
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Huntingtower Community Primary Academy?
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is in Grantham, NG31 7AU, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huntingtower Community Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Huntingtower Community Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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