Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School
101%
Capacity
152
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 152 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Michael Watson, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7467th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 94th out of 208 in Cornwall.
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 18 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School include Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Kilkhampton, Bude, Cornwall, EX23 9QU |
| Headteacher | Michael Watson |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 152 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.1% |
| School Capacity | 152 / 150 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7467th of 13,686
Nationally
706th of 1,469
In South West
94th of 208
In Cornwall
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kilkhampton, Bude
Cornwall, EX23 9QU
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