Huntingdon Academy is a two-form entry school located five minutes walking distance from Nottingham city centre. There are 453 children on roll and the school has a 52 place nursey. Huntingdon Academy is a vibrant, diverse and multicultural school that works in strong partnership with its community.
Huntingdon Academy has oracy at the forefront of its philosophy as we believe that spoken communication is vital to success in life. Our vision is to empower all our stakeholders to grow and reach their potential and we have a motivated, kind and ambitious team that adopt a relentless pursuit of best practice.
Our Academy vision, values and curriculum drivers are embedded in all our work. We teach our children they have a voice that matters. We have a bespoke curriculum, with reading at its core. Our curriculum is relevant, purposeful, and engaging to ensure our children are invested in their learning. We believe in active, participative learning which leads to a vibrant and exciting learning environment.
Children that attend Huntingdon Academy leave their primary education with strong emotional intelligence and communication skills. Our pupils transition to secondary school with a positive attitude to learning and are ambitious for their future.
All children are challenged, nurtured and inspired to achieve highly and make a positive contribution to society.
Our experienced Early Years team provide a warm, nurturing environment where children grow in confidence and develop essential communication, social, emotional and early learning skills.
With a rich curriculum including literacy, maths, creativity and understanding the world around them, your child has the opportunity to thrive from their very first day.
Apply now for September 2026 – our Early Years Team look forward to welcoming you.
At Huntingdon Academy our morning and afternoon nursery sessions give children a joyful and nurturing start to their learning journey. Children enjoy focused activities, shared story time and plenty of imaginative play in our spacious early years playground.
We offer both 15-hour and 30-hour funded nursery places, making high-quality early education accessible for families.
Discover more about our nursery provision, curriculum, funding options and how to apply.
Let your child’s school adventure start at Huntingdon Academy.
Watch our video to hear from Head of School Ms Riley and pupils at Huntingdon Academy talk about the school, our values and favourite subjects.
Lunchtimes just got another upgrade with the introduction of our brand new table tennis tables!
They have been a big hit! 🏓
Lunchtimes just got another upgrade with the introduction of our brand new table tennis tables!
They have been a big hit! 🏓
🌿 We need your help! 💚
We’re creating green spaces for our children to enjoy — and we need our community to make it happen 🌱
Every helping hand makes a difference 🌼
#Community #GreenSpaces #GrowingTogether
🌿 We need your help! 💚
We’re creating green spaces for our children to enjoy — and we need our community to make it happen 🌱
Every helping hand makes a difference 🌼
#Community #GreenSpaces #GrowingTogether
✨ We’re so proud of our amazing school and the dedicated team who make it such a special place to learn and grow.
Come and see for yourself—book a visit today! 💙
#SchoolCommunity #EarlyYears #InspiringYoungMinds
✨ We’re so proud of our amazing school and the dedicated team who make it such a special place to learn and grow.
Come and see for yourself—book a visit today! 💙
#SchoolCommunity #EarlyYears #InspiringYoungMinds
Science Week 2026 was an absolute blast at Huntingdon Academy!
From budding wildlife biologists exploring habitats, to aspiring geologists investigating rocks and soils and future physicians diving into the wonders of gravity, it truly was a week to remember.
We’re so proud of our curious, enthusiastic learners. There’s no doubt we have many future scientists in the making here at Huntingdon.
A special highlight was our science scavenger hunt at Opal Play, led by our fantastic science ambassadors, who inspired and guided everyone with such passion.
What an incredible celebration of curiosity, discovery and learning!
Science Week 2026 was an absolute blast at Huntingdon Academy!
From budding wildlife biologists exploring habitats, to aspiring geologists investigating rocks and soils and future physicians diving into the wonders of gravity, it truly was a week to remember.
We’re so proud of our curious, enthusiastic learners. There’s no doubt we have many future scientists in the making here at Huntingdon.
A special highlight was our science scavenger hunt at Opal Play, led by our fantastic science ambassadors, who inspired and guided everyone with such passion.
What an incredible celebration of curiosity, discovery and learning!
🎭 Let’s bring learning to life!
Children learn best when they’re in the moment — laughing, imagining, and becoming part of the story. A little roleplay, a bit of drama, and a healthy dose of teacher humour can turn an ordinary lesson into an unforgettable adventure.
Step into character.
Change your voice.
Act out the story.
Let the classroom become a stage.
When teachers are willing to be playful, children feel safe to explore, speak up, and join in. And the best part? We all have fun whilst learning together.
Because sometimes the most powerful teaching tool… is simply letting yourself be a little bit silly. 🎭✨
#TeachersWithHumour #RolePlay #DramaInEducation #LearningThroughPlay
🎭 Let’s bring learning to life!
Children learn best when they’re in the moment — laughing, imagining, and becoming part of the story. A little roleplay, a bit of drama, and a healthy dose of teacher humour can turn an ordinary lesson into an unforgettable adventure.
Step into character.
Change your voice.
Act out the story.
Let the classroom become a stage.
When teachers are willing to be playful, children feel safe to explore, speak up, and join in. And the best part? We all have fun whilst learning together.
Because sometimes the most powerful teaching tool… is simply letting yourself be a little bit silly. 🎭✨
#TeachersWithHumour #RolePlay #DramaInEducation #LearningThroughPlay
Sun shining, music playing, and pupils dancing in the sunshine ☀️💃
Moments like this are what childhood should be about—movement, laughter, friendships, and wellbeing. Seeing them enjoying themselves so freely reminds you how important these simple moments are.
Oh to be young again. 🌼
#Wellbeing #ChildhoodMoments #SchoolLife #Friendship #HealthyBodyHealthyMind OutdoorLearning ActiveKids SunshineDays JoyOfChildhood SchoolCommunity
Sun shining, music playing, and pupils dancing in the sunshine ☀️💃
Moments like this are what childhood should be about—movement, laughter, friendships, and wellbeing. Seeing them enjoying themselves so freely reminds you how important these simple moments are.
Oh to be young again. 🌼
#Wellbeing #ChildhoodMoments #SchoolLife #Friendship #HealthyBodyHealthyMind OutdoorLearning ActiveKids SunshineDays JoyOfChildhood SchoolCommunity
