Houghton Primary School
Chapel Lane, Houghton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Houghton Primary School is a primary school in Huntingdon for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 4th of 26 primary schools in Huntingdon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2014, report published 20 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2023
Pupils enjoy attending Houghton Primary School. Pupils and staff have fostered relationships that make the school feel like an extended family. Older pupils look out for and support younger pupils. Pupils understand that staff have high expectations of how they should behave. Every pupil understands these expectations and demonstrates them in their conduct. Pupils enjoy learning and have a real thirst for knowledge. They benefit from an engaging curriculum that is well planned. Parents value how their children are encouraged to learn more. The views of many parents were exemplified by one who said, 'Children wake every morning excited to go to school and come home bubbling with enthusiasm'. Pupils feel happy and safe. They understand what bullying is, and they say that it rarely happens. When it does happen, it is dealt with quickly. Pupils enjoy the opportunity to take part in a wide range of clubs and experiences. They relish the chance to represent their school in fixtures and tournaments. Other opportunities include taking part in the annual 'Young Voices' event, where pupils sing alongside professional musicians and artists.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always explain precisely the knowledge that pupils need to know. Some teachers do not clearly set out how pupils should successfully apply knowledge to a learning activity. This means that some pupils are unable to complete the task. They sometimes disengage from learning. Their knowledge is insecure or has gaps. Leaders should ensure that subject specialists work with teachers to support them to explain domain-specific information precisely and use appropriate strategies to help pupils progress.
- Assessment is not always used effectively to inform teachers about what all pupils have understood and of their readiness to progress. The result of this is that some pupils struggle to complete an activity and others embed misconceptions. Leaders should ensure that all teachers make use of effective assessment strategies that enable teachers to reach timely, informed decisions about what pupils know and can do in order to support their learning further.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
177 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Houghton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 39% met the expected standard |
| Thorndown Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Hemingford Grey Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Hartford Infant and Preschool | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Westfield Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% 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
- Mr Andrew Spencer
- Phone
- 01480463398
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Houghton, Huntingdon, PE28 2AY
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 110680
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.