Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School

About Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School

Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted following its most recent inspection in February 2025, but the story of its academic outcomes is best told through its Key Stage 2 results. In the 2023/24 academic year, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, comfortably above the Wiltshire local authority average of 58%. The school sits at 46th out of 159 primary schools in the county, placing it in the top 30% locally. Reading is a particular strength: the average reading score was 109, with 84% of children reaching the expected level and 53% achieving the higher standard. Maths also performed well, with an average score of 104 and 84% meeting expectations. Writing was slightly lower, with 74% at expected and 16% at the higher mark. The school has held a Good rating across both its recent inspections, though its previous 2014 inspection had judged it Outstanding overall.

The Ofsted report from 2025 awarded Outstanding for personal development, while quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, early years provision, and leadership and management were all rated Good. Parent feedback is largely positive: 89% of respondents would recommend the school, and 90% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. Strong majorities also felt the school has high expectations (88%) and that their child does well (92%). However, there is notable concern around SEND support: 50% of parents disagreed or strongly disagreed that the school gives SEND children the support they need, compared with 50% who agreed or strongly agreed. This split is worth investigating further if your child has additional needs. The school has provisions in place for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, and social, emotional and mental health support.

Kington St Michael is a small Church of England primary with 136 pupils on roll, just shy of its 140 capacity. It is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 54 applications for just 16 places, a ratio of over 3 to 1, though all first-preference applicants received an offer. The school offers a Forest School, sensory room, chapel, art studios and an outdoor playground, plus a range of clubs including drama, choir, chess, science and book club. Sports include cricket, netball, tennis, athletics, cross country, rounders and dance. With no nursery or sixth form, it serves families looking for a faith-based primary with strong academic foundations and a focus on personal development. The headteacher is Victoria O'Brien. Given the oversubscription, it is a school to apply for early and with genuine first preference.

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