Kempsey Primary School

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.

Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection, back in January 2020, rated the school Good overall, and every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — was also judged Good. A follow-up ungraded inspection in February 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. Parent feedback from the 2024/25 survey period is broadly positive: 89% of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 89% said their child feels safe. However, there are some areas of concern. On SEND support, 44% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school gives children with special educational needs the help they need, and 31% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly. The school’s SEND provisions cover moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder, so the range is there, but parent satisfaction suggests room for improvement in delivery.

Kempsey is a state primary for mixed genders aged 5 to 11, with 359 pupils on roll against a capacity of 280 — so it’s oversubscribed, and that’s reflected in the 2025/26 admissions data: 106 applications for 59 places, with 73 first-preference applications and 59 offers made. The school has a range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a sensory room and a chapel, and offers sports such as football, cricket, netball, swimming and tennis. Clubs include chess, gardening, coding, film club, science club and eco club. With 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is broadly representative. This school will suit families who value a Good-rated, community primary with strong reading outcomes and a wide extracurricular offer, but who are prepared to engage actively on SEND provision and communication with the school.

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