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Kenilworth Primary School

Hertsmere, WD6 1QLPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
52%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
22 1st-choice / 26 places
Ranking
#10,379
of 13,686 nationally

About Kenilworth Primary School

Kenilworth Primary School in Hertsmere is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, currently home to 220 children against a capacity of 225 — so it’s running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 28%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a more diverse intake in terms of socioeconomic background. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 67 applications for just 26 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2. 58. Of those, 22 were first-preference applications, and all 22 received offers. That level of competition indicates a school that local families are actively choosing, despite its relatively modest ranking within Hertfordshire’s primary landscape.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKenilworth Drive, Borehamwood, Hertsmere, WD6 1QL
HeadteacherKatherine Sampson
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils220
Free School Meals (FSM)28.0%
School Capacity220 / 225 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysical

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: kenilworthprimary.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Kenilworth 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.