Kenilworth Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Kenilworth Drive Borehamwood Hertfordshire WD6 1QL |
| Phone | 02089533459 |
| Reference Number | 117183 |
Kenilworth Primary is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas including the quality of education and personal development. The school fosters a caring and supportive environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The curriculum is broad and rich, effectively preparing pupils for their future education, and special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support is strong. This is the first inspection since the school was graded as 'Requires Improvement', and it indicates a significant turnaround in performance. However, some inconsistency in the assessment and presentation of written work across subjects has been noted.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.36%
Girls: 53.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 36.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | 15 | 16 | 31 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 5 | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.2% |
| White, Other | 23.2% |
| African | 14.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.1% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 3.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 06 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils develop positive attitudes to learning.
- Strong focus on early reading with effective phonics instruction.
- Teachers create engaging lessons that inspire pupils.
- A broad and rich curriculum supports academic development effectively.
- Pupils feel safe and well-supported by staff.
- Extensive range of clubs and extracurricular opportunities are available.
- Leaders and staff are well-trained and committed to continuous professional development.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in the assessment of foundation subjects.
- Expectations for written work are not consistently high across all subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.5 | ||
| Writing | -3.4 | ||
| Maths | -5.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 16 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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