Kington Primary School, Kington
Kington Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Kington. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 65th-highest of the 72 schools in Herefordshire, County of with published results, and 12,528th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- 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 Herefordshire, County of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kington Primary School in detail
Kington Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "'Together at Kington we provide children from the age of two with a happy and fulfilling childhood in preparation for the challenges that lie ahead.' A very warm welcome to to Kington Primary School. Kington Primary School is an exciting place to be, full of outstanding children, enthusiastic staff and lots of wonderful learning opportunities."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Kington Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 62% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Herefordshire, County of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 60% in reading and 57% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kington Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 21 families put Kington Primary School as their first choice and 23 named it as one of their preferences, for 21 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 Kington Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kington Primary School are Almeley Primary School (4 miles, Requires improvement, 67% reading, 67% maths); Gladestry C.I.W. School (4 miles); Eardisley CofE Primary School (4.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 79% maths); and Presteigne C.P. School (4.8 miles).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Kington Primary School.
Almeley Primary SchoolGladestry C.I.W. SchoolEardisley CofE Primary SchoolPresteigne C.P. School
What parents say
22 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kington Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (91%).
Staffing
Kington Primary School had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kington Primary School.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mill Street Car Park (adjacent), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kington Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); 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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from May 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kington Primary School excels at creating a happy, inclusive community where every child feels valued and cared for. The school has invested significantly in teaching children to read well through systematic phonics, and has a well-thought-out mathematics curriculum that helps pupils apply what they learn. Teachers and staff share consistent expectations for behaviour and create a harmonious environment where children thrive.
Key Strengths
- Well-planned curriculum with clear learning progression, especially in mathematics with a focus on mastery
- Strong early reading provision with systematic phonics teaching and targeted support for struggling readers
- Effective behaviour policy based on 'ready, respectful, safe' that is consistently applied across the school
- Excellent early years provision with well-resourced activities matched to individual children's needs
- Strong engagement with the local community through trips, visits, and pupil contributions
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment not used consistently by all staff to identify when pupils fully understand their learning, meaning some gaps are not closed
- Opportunities to extend pupils' thinking with more complex tasks are sometimes missed
- Need for all teachers to make appropriate adaptations to teaching based on assessment findings
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Ping-pong challenge, residential trips, literary festival visits, enrichment days, school council, local community events
Kington Primary School is a happy, welcoming school where pupils do well and enjoy learning. The school has a strong curriculum, effective teaching, and provides many enrichment opportunities for its pupils.
At a Glance
27.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
22 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 57% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 67% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
8
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Kington Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Herefordshire, County of
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kington Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kington Primary 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)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
0 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 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 Kington Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
188 pupils
210 places
22 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Kington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kington
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(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
33
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
19.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
207
Total Pupils
110
Boys
97
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,557
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,621
Per pupil
£1176k
Total funding
£68k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
12.4%
Persistent absence
177
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
Kington Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kington Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kington Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kington Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% reached the expected standard in reading and 62% did so in maths.
What is Kington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kington Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kington Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kington Primary 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 Kington Primary School?
Kington Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Kington Primary School?
Classes at Kington Primary School average 24.5 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 Kington Primary School?
Kington Primary School has around 207 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kington Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Kington Primary School in 2024/25. 12.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kington Primary School?
Apply through Herefordshire, County of's coordinated admissions process, naming Kington 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 Kington Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Kington Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Kington Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 0 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 Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kington Primary School?
Kington Primary School is at Mill Street, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3AL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)