Kimpton Primary School, Hitchin
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school excels at building strong relationships with pupils and families, creating an inclusive environment where every child feels welcomed and supported. Reading and phonics teaching is a long-standing strength, with careful attention to early language and communication skills. Leaders go above and beyond to remove barriers to learning, providing tailored support to help all pupils, including those with special needs, access school life confidently.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on attendance with practical support for families to help pupils attend daily
- Consistent behaviour expectations creating a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Well-organised early years provision that builds strong foundations in reading and writing
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
- Leaders prioritise relationships with families and remove barriers to learning
Areas for Improvement
- Improving pupils' mathematical confidence, particularly in number and multiplication
- Continuing to develop assessment practices so teachers can better guide their teaching
- Governors developing more detailed approaches to checking the impact of curriculum improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits, bicycle riding lessons, pupil parliament, community visits, international school links
Kimpton Primary School is a small, happy and friendly school where pupils enjoy coming to school and attend regularly. Leaders have created a warm, purposeful environment with high expectations and consistent support for all learners.
At a Glance
22.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 77%. Maths has remained stable at around 62%. Writing has improved from 70% to 77%.
Class Sizes
17.1
Avg class size
15.3
Infant (KS1)
21.7
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
63%
Available places
133 pupils
210 capacity
77 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hitchin
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hitchin
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
14,951
Applications
12,834
Got 1st preference
88.0%
Got preferred school
98.2%
Primary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.82078%
Overall absence
10.44776%
Persistent absence
134
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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