What is Kimpton Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Kimpton Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/10/2021. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Kimpton Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Kimpton Primary School is a primary school in Hitchin, for ages 3–11.

Where is Kimpton Primary School?

Kimpton Primary School is in Hitchin, SG4 8RB (Hertfordshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Kimpton Primary School?

Kimpton Primary School has around 145 pupils on roll.

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Kimpton Primary School

Goodgraded 20/10/2021Ages 3–11145 pupilsDoes not apply

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Hitchin, SG4 8RB

Hertfordshire

Kimpton Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hitchin, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 145 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/10/2021, Kimpton Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Hitchin can view Kimpton Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Hitchin (SG4 8RB), Kimpton Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 20/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-67%

Expected standard (RWM)-67%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake23.3%

Free school meals23.3%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language3.0%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing94.4%

Attendance94.4%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher17.1

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Hitchin

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St Paul's Walden Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 mi St Helen's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 2.8 mi Beech Hyde Primary School and NurseryGood · 3.0 mi Katherine Warington SchoolGood · 2.5 mi Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolGood · 2.7 mi Sauncey Wood Primary School2.4 mi

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