Kempsey Primary School, Worcester

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.5km)Possible (~2.1km)Unlikely (~2.8km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Bryony Baynes
Pupils:386 / 280 capacity
LA:Worcestershire
Phone:01905820262
Address:Ellsdon, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3NT
Trust:HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:144256
UKPRN:10063490
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:West Worcestershire
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good.

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At a Glance

15.5%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

What Parents Think

151 responses
Would recommend81%
Child is happy89%
Well taught84%
Good progress70%
Feels safe89%
Well behaved82%
Bullying dealt with13%
Kept informed85%
Handles concerns54%
Wider development64%

Source: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-1ppMaths+7ppWriting-4pp

Reading has remained stable at around 71%. Maths has improved from 64% to 71%. Writing has declined from 72% to 68%.

Class Sizes

25.6

Avg class size

26.0

Infant (KS1)

26.0

KS2

14

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Village Hall (Adj)
95m · 2 min walk
Brookend Lane (adj)
456m · 7 min walk
Florence Close (adj)
494m · 8 min walk
Windmill Lane (opp)
585m · 10 min walk
Pixham Ferry Lane (Opp)
727m · 12 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

138%

Over capacity

386 pupils

280 capacity

106 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Worcester

Low pressure
New homes approved:2,435
Projected new pupils:609

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Worcester

Admissions Demand - Worcestershire

Low demand0.80x oversubscription

Places available

6,938

Applications

5,554

Got 1st preference

94.3%

Got preferred school

98.5%

Primary admissions across Worcestershire (2025/26)

Inspection History(103)

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Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good
Date not published by Ofsted
Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.73443%

Overall absence

8.09061%

Persistent absence

309

Enrolments

Authorised3.78754%
Unauthorised0.94689%
Persistent (10%+)8.09061%
Severe (50%+)0.64725%

Absence trend

3.15645%
18/19
2.02406%
20/21
7.70274%
21/22
5.7635%
22/23
5.38135%
23/24
4.73443%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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