Kenyngton Manor Primary School, Sunbury-on-Thames
Kenyngton Manor Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Sunbury-on-Thames, part of The Howard Partnership Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 161st-highest of the 210 schools in Surrey with published results, and 8,950th of 14,452 across England. It was 89% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Surrey (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kenyngton Manor Primary School in detail
Kenyngton Manor Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I hope that what is presented here provides you with an insight into what makes our school such a special community. Kenyngton can boast of conscientious and kind pupils, a supportive parent community, and a highly committed and caring staff. I am proud to be the Headteacher here."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include badminton, running, yoga, dance, choir, chess and French.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £7 per session.
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Monday 23 November 2026, an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and an open day on Thursday 17 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Surrey
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Kenyngton Manor Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 79% in Surrey and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Kenyngton Manor Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Kenyngton Manor Primary School as their first choice and 74 named it as one of their preferences, for 38 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kenyngton Manor Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kenyngton Manor Primary School are St Ignatius Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, 90% reading, 84% maths); Meadhurst Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 64% reading, 63% maths); Oak Hill Academy West London (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 77% reading, 66% maths); and Springfield Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 74% reading, 67% maths).
Kenyngton Manor Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Ignatius Catholic Primary SchoolMeadhurst Primary SchoolOak Hill Academy West LondonSpringfield Primary School
The trust
Kenyngton Manor Primary School is one of 14 schools run by The Howard Partnership Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kenyngton Manor Primary School (as of April 2026): 97% would recommend the school, 79% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (97%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (79%).
Who goes there
38.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 31.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (40%), Asian (19%) and Mixed (9%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kempton Park Rail Station, about 770 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beechwood Avenue (e-bound), 10 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 189 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Surrey (76), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kenyngton Manor Primary School issued 4 suspensions, 0.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kenyngton Manor Primary School are Sunbury Manor School (0.8 miles), St Paul's Catholic College (0.8 miles), The Bishop Wand Church of England School (1.1 miles) and Reach Academy Feltham (1.2 miles).
Sunbury Manor SchoolSt Paul's Catholic CollegeThe Bishop Wand Church of England SchoolReach Academy Feltham
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kenyngton Manor excels at making every child feel welcomed and supported. Teachers quickly identify what each pupil needs and provide tailored help so no one falls behind, with particular strength in reading. The school creates a calm, inclusive atmosphere where pupils thrive both academically and personally, with outcomes now matching national averages.
Key Strengths
- Inclusive approach with early identification of pupils needing extra support and tailored plans to help them succeed
- Reading is a particular strength with pupils reading confidently and phonics results above national averages
- Strong leadership and governance with trustees actively overseeing school improvement and pupil outcomes
- Attendance has risen significantly and is now above the national average for all groups
- Personal development programme built on 7 'wholehearted habits' helps pupils grow in respect, fairness and confidence
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers do not check pupils' learning consistently in lessons to keep them focused and deepen understanding
- Handwriting practice needs to be more extensive across the school for greater consistency
- Opportunities for pupils to write in different subjects are increasing but not yet fully embedded across all classes
- In early years, some adult-led activities and interactions do not fully engage all children as intended
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Dance, yoga, sports, choir, art, construction, Shakespeare performances, workshops with artists, adventure days
Kenyngton Manor Primary School is a strong school where leaders act decisively to support every child and ensure no pupil falls behind. Pupils progress well, feel safe and valued, and achieve outcomes in line with or above national averages.
At a Glance
38.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 60% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 48% to 71% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 58% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Kenyngton Manor Primary School
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Newsletters - 04.09.26
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kenyngton Manor Primary School.
- Premier Kenyngton Manor Wrap Around ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ The Meadhurst970m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Kenyngton Manor Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Surrey's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kenyngton Manor Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kenyngton Manor Primary School is in Surrey; for families living there:
- Surrey's school travel policy: Travel Assistance Policy for under 16s
- How to apply: Apply online for under 16 travel help
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 16
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Kenyngton Manor Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
372 pupils
420 places
48 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Sunbury-on-Thames
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sunbury-on-Thames
Across Surrey council
Places available
13,004
Applications
11,426
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Surrey council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
91
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
24.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
432
Total Pupils
199
Boys
233
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
16
Teachers
27.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,582
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,806
Per pupil
£2455k
Total funding
£217k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.5%
Overall absence
14.7%
Persistent absence
348
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Kenyngton Manor Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kenyngton Manor Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 71% did so in maths.
What is Kenyngton Manor Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kenyngton Manor Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2022, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kenyngton Manor Primary School is oversubscribed, Surrey allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Kenyngton Manor Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 89% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Classes at Kenyngton Manor Primary School average 26.2 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Kenyngton Manor Primary School has around 432 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
5.5% of sessions were missed at Kenyngton Manor Primary School in 2024/25. 14.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Apply through Surrey's coordinated admissions process, naming Kenyngton Manor Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Kenyngton Manor Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Premier Kenyngton Manor Wrap Around Club (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 16 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 12 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Surrey is 13 (the median across 521 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kenyngton Manor Primary School?
Kenyngton Manor Primary School is at Bryony Way, Off Beechwood Avenue, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, TW16 7QL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)