Kibworth Church of England Primary School

About Kibworth Church of England Primary School

Kibworth Church of England Primary School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 630 places and currently houses 585 pupils, meaning it is running close to full but not yet oversubscribed in terms of total numbers. However, the demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, there were 138 applications for just 70 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.97. Of those, 68 were first-preference offers, suggesting that most families who put it as their top choice were successful. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.3%, which is slightly below the national average for primary schools and reflects the relatively affluent catchment area in Harborough. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Nikki Matthew.

Academically, Kibworth is a high-performing school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, it was rated Outstanding across every category, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. This is a significant achievement, and the school has held an Outstanding rating since at least its previous inspection in 2010. At Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, well above the local authority average of 62%. The school also excels at the higher standard, with 20% of pupils reaching that level across all three subjects. In reading, 43% achieved the higher standard, and in maths it was 39%. Average scaled scores were 108 in both reading and maths. Nationally, Kibworth ranks in the top 14% of all primary schools, and within Harborough it sits 4th out of 32 schools.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a sports hall, library, playing fields, ICT suite and a chapel. Sports on offer include rounders, dance, gymnastics, football, cricket, cross country and athletics, and there are clubs such as choir, drama, gardening, eco club, chess and science club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school provides support for a wide range of SEND provisions, including specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, hearing and visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. There is also a nursery provision for younger children. Given its strong academic results, Outstanding Ofsted rating and high demand, this school will particularly suit families who prioritise a well-structured, high-achieving environment within a Church of England ethos, and who are prepared to apply early to secure a place.

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