The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 145
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 14.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Kim Swash (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2009 | 12 October 2009
Full inspection
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Kimpton, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kimpton Primary School?
Kimpton Primary School currently has 145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kimpton Primary School take?
Kimpton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kimpton Primary School?
Kimpton Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 8RB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kimpton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kimpton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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