Hemingford Grey Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, PE28 9DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hemingford Grey Primary School is a primary school in Huntingdon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 9th of 26 primary schools in Huntingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 October 2014, report published 4 November 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 May 2024

Pupils enjoy attending Hemingford Grey Primary School. They enjoy their lessons. They feel safe and well cared for by the staff. The school places a high value on everyone's well-being. The school's strong ethos of respect and togetherness for all is visible in every aspect of school life. Everyone is welcomed warmly. Pupils enjoy studying a broad and interesting curriculum. It helps them to achieve well. The school embraces the use of technology to support pupils in becoming independent learners. Pupils use this technology to view additional reminders from their teacher. Pupils respond well to teachers' high expectations. They behave well. They treat everyone kindly and with respect. Pupils always try to do their best. Teachers quickly deal with any occasional acts of unkindness. This creates a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for pupils to learn and play together. Playtime and lunchtimes are fun and enjoyable for pupils. There is a range of interesting activities available for pupils to experience. These include activities that encourage pupils to be active and healthy, such as a running club for pupils and parents before school. The school provides parents and carers with plenty of useful news and information about school life.

What the school should improve

  • Teachers sometimes do not check pupils' understanding thoroughly enough. As a result, a small number of pupils have misconceptions that are not immediately addressed. These misconceptions lead to gaps in their knowledge being carried forward longer than they need to be. Leaders need to ensure that teachers' questioning techniques enable them to spot pupils' misunderstandings. This will stop misconceptions from being carried forward by some pupils.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

35 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

244 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals12.3%

12.3%, 14.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.9%

4.9%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.2%

1.2%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hemingford Grey Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Westfield Junior School1 mileOfsted: Good48% met the expected standard
Eastfield Infant and Nursery School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Thorndown Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Houghton Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Wheatfields Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Good57% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Headteacher Danielle Gaynor
Address
St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, PE28 9DU
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
URN
110679

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.