Kingsland CofE School, Leominster
Kingsland CofE School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Leominster. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 8 schools in Leominster with published results, and 3,408th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 108% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kingsland CofE School in detail
Kingsland CofE School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "The world is an exciting and amazing place with so much to discover, to enjoy, to experience, and consequently to learn. We are privileged as a primary school to work with you as your child continues to take those early steps of discovery; full of wonder, expectation, creativity and imagination."
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Kingsland CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (85% in reading, 81% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kingsland CofE School
For September 2026 entry, 19 families put Kingsland CofE School as their first choice and 38 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kingsland CofE School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kingsland CofE School are Luston Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); Shobdon Primary School (3 miles, Good, 67% reading, 78% maths); Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School (3.3 miles, Good, 85% reading, 85% maths); and Leominster Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 68% reading, 67% maths).
Kingsland CofE School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Luston Primary SchoolShobdon Primary SchoolIvington CofE Primary and Pre-SchoolLeominster Primary School
Who goes there
4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kingsland CofE School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corners Inn (opposite), 330 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Suspensions and exclusions
Kingsland CofE School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
4.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 78% to 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.8
Avg class size
21.0
Infant (KS1)
35.5
KS2
4
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Kingsland CofE School
October 2nd 2026
2 Oct 2026
September 25th 2026
25 Sep 2026
September 18th 2026
18 Sep 2026
September 11th 2026
11 Sep 2026
September 4th 2026
4 Sep 2026
July 17th 2026
17 Jul 2026
From Kingsland CofE School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kingsland CofE School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kingsland CofE School is in Herefordshire, County of; for families living there:
- Herefordshire, County of's school travel policy: School transport policy
- How to apply: Apply for school transport
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 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 Kingsland CofE School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
108%
Over capacity
151 pupils
140 places
11 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Leominster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leominster
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
2,131
Applications
1,553
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
30
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
22.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
155
Total Pupils
73
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
17.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,858
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,222
Per pupil
£837k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
2.4%
Persistent absence
127
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kingsland CofE School
What are SATs results like at Kingsland CofE School?
Of the pupils at Kingsland CofE School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Kingsland CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsland CofE School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2007 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Kingsland CofE School?
No fixed boundary. When Kingsland CofE School is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kingsland CofE School?
Kingsland CofE School was full in 2025, at 108% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Kingsland CofE School?
Classes at Kingsland CofE School average 30.8 pupils (2025/26). 3 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kingsland CofE School?
Kingsland CofE School has around 155 pupils on roll. 5% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kingsland CofE School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at Kingsland CofE School in 2024/25. 2.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kingsland CofE School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Kingsland CofE 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.
How many road collisions happen near Kingsland CofE School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingsland CofE School?
Kingsland CofE School is at Kingsland, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 9QN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)