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Kempsey Primary School

Malvern Hills, WR5 3NTPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
73 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#9,593
of 13,686 nationally

About Kempsey Primary School

Kempsey Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the Worcestershire local authority average, with 54% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 61% across the LA. That gap is worth noting, but the school’s individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story. Reading stands out as a relative strength: 72% of pupils met the expected standard and 30% achieved the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 105. Maths is a bit further back, with 64% at expected and 16% at the higher level, and an average score of 103. Writing sits at 72% expected but only 8% at the higher mark. The school’s ranking within Malvern Hills places it 27th out of 34 primary schools, and nationally it falls in the bottom half, around the 70th percentile. So while Kempsey isn’t among the top performers locally, it’s not an outlier either — it’s a solid, mid-range primary with a particular edge in reading.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEllsdon, Worcester, Malvern Hills, WR5 3NT
HeadteacherBryony Baynes
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils359
Free School Meals (FSM)15.0%
School Capacity359 / 280 (128% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 12 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCricketNetballRoundersGymnasticsSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessGardeningCodingFilm ClubScience ClubEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Source: kempseyprimary.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kempsey Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.