Schools in Kington
Herefordshire · Herefordshire, County of · 2 schools
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1
of 14 in & around Kington rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Kington (2)
By type:Primary schools in Kington (1)Secondary schools in Kington (1)
2
1 primary · 1 secondary
488
68% capacity used
0
0 outstanding · 0 good
715
227 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Best Schools in Kington
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Area Performance (2026)
Attainment 8
44.7
GCSE Eng+Maths
46.8%
School Capacity & Demand
Housing Growth Detected
71 new homes approved nearby. This could generate an estimated +18 primary and +13 secondary pupils.
Source: MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years)
Primary Schools
101% occupied · 2 over capacity
Secondary Schools
55% occupied · 229 spare places
Other schools near Kington
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Kington's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Summergil House School
School · Presteigne
Gladestry C.I.W. School
School · Herefordshire
Almeley Primary School
Primary · Hereford
Eardisley CofE Primary School
Primary · Hereford
Presteigne C.P. School
School · Powys
Radnor Valley C.P. School
School · Powys
Pembridge CofE Primary School
Primary · Leominster
Shobdon Primary School
Primary · Leominster · Good
Questions parents ask about schools in Kington
How many schools are there in Kington?
Kington has 2 open schools: 1 state primary and 1 state secondary or all-through.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Kington?
None of the 2 graded schools in Kington currently holds an Outstanding rating. 2 are rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Are there grammar schools in Kington?
No. None of the state secondary schools in Kington selects pupils by ability, so every state secondary here is comprehensive.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Do schools in Kington have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Kington have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Herefordshire, County of allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Kington?
Apply to Herefordshire, County of through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.