The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
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
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 214
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Head
- Mrs Emma Bretherton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3AL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kington Primary School?
Kington Primary School currently has 214 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kington Primary School take?
Kington Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kington Primary School?
Kington Primary School is in Kington, HR5 3AL, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kington Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kington Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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