Is Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 October 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 13th of 74 primary schools in Herefordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 100% of pupils at Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School

Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HQ

Local ranking13th of 74 primary schools in Herefordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 October 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 100.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 100.0%
Writing (Expected): 100.0%
Maths (Expected): 100.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 100.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 115.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 114.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 115.0
Cohort Size: 6

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 78
Boys: 48 (53%)
Girls: 43 (47%)
Capacity: 105 (87% full)
SEND: 17.9%
FSM Eligible: 11.5%
EAL: 0.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.9%
SEN Support: 14.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.3
Budget per Pupil: £9,619/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.2%
White Irish: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 1.3%

96.2%

White British

2.6%

White Irish

1.3%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

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Kimbolton

Leominster, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 116890
UKPRN: 10070392
Establishment No.: 3341

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