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Huntington School
Huntington Road, Huntington, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 9WT, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.7 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,464
Capacity
1,545
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 38% of schools nationwide. A notable 70% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 76% progress to university, with a commendable 34% attending top-third institutions. While the school excels in many areas, parents may want to consider the percentage of students achieving higher grades, as only 50% reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 60% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 144 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
White Other2.9%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Asian Other1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.99019, -1.06584 · YO32 9WT
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121673
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.huntingtonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Huntington School rated by Ofsted?
Huntington School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2017.
Is Huntington School a good school?
Huntington School scores 81.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Huntington School in GCSEs?
Huntington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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