Hartford Infant and Preschool
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mayfield Crescent Hartford Huntingdon Cambridgeshire PE29 1UL |
| Reference Number | 143870 |
Hartford Infant and Preschool has demonstrated good overall effectiveness in its first routine inspection since becoming an academy. The school excels in fostering a positive learning environment where pupils are happy, respectful, and engaged. With a well-designed curriculum that promotes progressive learning, the school ensures that most pupils, including those with special educational needs, make substantial progress. Furthermore, outstanding leadership and management have been pivotal in creating a strong culture of safeguarding and personal development, although some areas require improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 162 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 41.36%
Girls: 58.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 28 | 53 |
| 2 | 17 | 37 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 53.7% |
| White, Other | 16% |
| Unclassified | 7.4% |
| African | 6.2% |
| White & Asian | 3.7% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jan 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hartford Infant School | |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and have highly positive attitudes to learning.
- Leaders have developed a systematic approach to phonics teaching, benefiting most pupils.
- The school provides a rich range of experiences enhancing the curriculum.
- Leaders prioritise personal development, providing opportunities for social, moral, spiritual, and cultural understanding.
- Staff feel valued and supported, positively impacting their well-being and workload.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils falling behind in reading are not identified quickly enough.
- Preschool activities and resources are not sharply focused on intended learning outcomes.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hartford Junior School
Mayfield Crescent, Hartford, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1UL |
0.04 miles |
|
Thongsley Fields Primary and Nursery School
Buttsgrove Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1PE |
0.43 miles |
|
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1AD |
0.47 miles |
|
Huntingdon Primary School
Ambury Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1AD |
0.47 miles |
|
St John's CofE Primary School
Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7LA |
0.62 miles |
|
Godmanchester Community Academy
Park Lane, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2AG |
1.05 miles |
|
Stukeley Meadows Primary School
Wertheim Way, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6UH |
1.06 miles |
|
Cromwell Academy
Parkway, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6JA |
1.58 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE Primary School
London Road, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2WW |
1.63 miles |
|
Godmanchester Bridge Academy
2 Butcher Drive, Godmanchester, Cambridgeshire, PE29 2NL |
1.74 miles |
|
Houghton Primary School
Chapel Lane, Houghton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2AY |
2.01 miles |
|
Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School
Cambridge Square, Wyton-on-the-Hill, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2JB |
2.46 miles |
|
Brampton Village Primary School
The Green, Brampton, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4RF |
2.86 miles |
|
Hemingford Grey Primary School
St Ives Road, Hemingford Grey, St. Ives Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9DU |
3.34 miles |
|
Thorndown Primary School
Hill Rise, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6SE |
3.41 miles |
|
Ermine Street Church Academy
2 Swynford Road, Alconbury Weald, PE28 4XG |
3.47 miles |
|
Abbots Ripton CofE Primary School
Wennington Road, Abbots Ripton, Abbots Ripton Cofe Primary, Pe282lt, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 2LT |
3.64 miles |
|
Offord Primary School
Millers Close, Offord Darcy, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 5SB |
3.98 miles |
|
Wheatfields Primary School
Nene Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3WF |
3.99 miles |
|
Westfield Junior School
Ramsey Road, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 5RG |
4.01 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Spring Common Academy
American Lane, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 1TQ |
0.18 miles |
|
St Peter's School
St Peter's Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 7DD |
0.71 miles |
|
Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN |
1.47 miles |
|
Prestley Wood Academy
Windsor Road, Alconbury Weald, Cambridgeshire, PE28 4BL |
3.3 miles |
|
Aurora Fairway School
High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6AL |
3.48 miles |
|
St Ivo Academy
High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6RR |
3.56 miles |