The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 28%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Katherine Sampson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Kenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1QL
Town setting
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Hertswood Academy
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Cowley Hill School
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Woodlands Primary School
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Meryfield Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Parkside Community Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kenilworth Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kenilworth Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kenilworth Primary School?
Kenilworth Primary School currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kenilworth Primary School take?
Kenilworth Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kenilworth Primary School?
Kenilworth Primary School is in Borehamwood, WD6 1QL, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kenilworth Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kenilworth Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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