Kenninghall Primary School, Guiltcross

Good
Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~1.6km)Possible (~2.3km)Unlikely (~3.0km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Alex Seager
Pupils:104 / 105 capacity
LA:Norfolk
Phone:01953887286
Address:School Close, Kenninghall, Guiltcross, NR16 2EJ
Trust:ENRICH LEARNING TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 December 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:145304
UKPRN:10066040
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South West Norfolk
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school excels at making every child feel welcomed and supported, with particular strength in helping pupils with additional needs thrive alongside their peers. Staff know children well and respond thoughtfully to their individual needs, while fostering a calm, respectful environment where pupils develop confidence and strong learning habits. The school provides extensive opportunities for enrichment and community involvement that help all pupils develop leadership skills and broaden their horizons.

Key Strengths

  • Exceptional inclusion and support for pupils with additional needs, with staff responding quickly and thoughtfully to emerging concerns
  • Strong focus on personal development and wellbeing, including high-quality pastoral support tailored to individual pupils
  • Reading outcomes are a particular strength and remain above national figures
  • Pupils behave well in a calm environment where bullying is rare
  • Ambitious curriculum that is well-sequenced to help pupils build knowledge over time

Areas for Improvement

  • Some elements of the revised curriculum are at an earlier stage of development, meaning teaching does not consistently reflect leaders' intended approach
  • Opportunities to deepen pupils' understanding are not always fully realised across all subjects
  • Early years routines are not embedded as consistently as intended in a small number of teaching sessions
  • Subject leadership structures recently established and still being refined

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Clubs, trips, enrichment activities, whole school events, positions of responsibility including prefects, house captains and sports captains

Kenninghall Primary School is a welcoming village school where pupils feel safe and enjoy strong support from staff. The school has established clear direction under new leadership and is making positive progress across key areas including reading, inclusion, and personal development.

At a Glance

14.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+7ppMaths+19ppWriting+19pp

Reading has improved from 81% to 88%. Maths has improved from 69% to 88%. Writing has improved from 50% to 69%.

Class Sizes

30.7

Avg class size

30.0

Infant (KS1)

31.0

KS2

3

Total classes

1 class with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

99%

Near capacity

104 pupils

105 capacity

1 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Guiltcross

High pressure
New homes approved:42
Projected new pupils:11

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Guiltcross

Admissions Demand - Norfolk

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

9,822

Applications

7,691

Got 1st preference

95.8%

Got preferred school

98.9%

Primary admissions across Norfolk (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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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.04674%

Overall absence

11.57895%

Persistent absence

95

Enrolments

Authorised3.8561%
Unauthorised1.19065%
Persistent (10%+)11.57895%
Severe (50%+)1.05263%

Absence trend

3.46733%
18/19
2.93347%
20/21
5.19786%
21/22
6.28051%
22/23
5.21314%
23/24
5.04674%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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