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Kimpton Primary School

High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB

Good

Inspected 20 October 2021

Good
Ofsted
50%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
145
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Kimpton Primary School

Kimpton Primary School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 145 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 October 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 23.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
145 / 210 (69%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
20 October 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

23.3%
Free school meals
3%
EAL
2.8%
SEN support
13.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

50%
Expected standard (RWM)
12%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
104
Avg maths score

Attendance

5.8%
Overall absence
10.4%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

10.96
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24
13.1
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.7 vs 2023/24
4.62
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24
£48,053
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£9,149 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
1.72
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,744
Spend per pupil
£7,799
Income per pupil
56%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB
Phone
01438832394
Headteacher
Kim Swash

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kimpton Primary School?
Kimpton Primary School is a community school in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Kimpton Primary School have?
Kimpton Primary School has 145 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Kimpton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kimpton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 October 2021).
How does Kimpton Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
50% of pupils at Kimpton Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Kimpton Primary School?
Kimpton Primary School is located at High Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8RB.

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