Huntington Community Primary School
URN: 111093 • Chester CH3 6EA
Overview
- Name
- Huntington Community Primary School
- URN
- 111093
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Duncan Rose (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01244506450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Aldford Road, Chester CH3 6EA
Summary
Huntington Community Primary School, located in Chester, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 392 pupils and a capacity of 456. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, encapsulated in its motto, "Learn to Live, Live to Learn." This philosophy emphasizes equipping children with essential life skills while fostering a love for learning.
The curriculum at Huntington is designed to be engaging and inclusive, with a strong focus on practical learning experiences. The school offers extensive opportunities for extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and cultural awareness initiatives, such as Fair Trade projects and partnerships with schools in Africa. The history curriculum is particularly noteworthy, encouraging pupils to explore historical concepts and perspectives, thereby developing their skills as informed historians.
Huntington Community Primary School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing a safe and supportive environment. Facilities include adventure playgrounds, libraries, and a forest school area, enhancing the overall educational experience. The school actively communicates with parents through various channels, ensuring a strong community connection.
The curriculum at Huntington is designed to be engaging and inclusive, with a strong focus on practical learning experiences. The school offers extensive opportunities for extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and cultural awareness initiatives, such as Fair Trade projects and partnerships with schools in Africa. The history curriculum is particularly noteworthy, encouraging pupils to explore historical concepts and perspectives, thereby developing their skills as informed historians.
Huntington Community Primary School also prioritizes the well-being of its students, providing a safe and supportive environment. Facilities include adventure playgrounds, libraries, and a forest school area, enhancing the overall educational experience. The school actively communicates with parents through various channels, ensuring a strong community connection.
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Nearby alternatives
- Belgrave Primary School (76.3)
- Christleton Primary School (76.1)
- Acresfield Community Primary School (75.6)
- St Martin's Academy Chester (74.8)
- Guilden Sutton CofE Primary School (74.7)
Key details
- LA
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 456
- Pupils
- 392
- Boys
- 194
- Girls
- 198
- FSM %
- 6.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cheshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 392 | 194 | 198 | 456 | 6.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 402 | 206 | 196 | 456 | 9.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 388 | 209 | 179 | 456 | 11.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 388 | 209 | 179 | 456 | 11.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 402 | 208 | 194 | 456 | 10.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 374 | 196 | 178 | 456 | 10.90 |
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