Kenilworth Primary School
Borehamwood, WD6 1QL · Hertfordshire · primary school
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308th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 2,425 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 37.0 · 6 | 41% | 0.24 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kenilworth Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 37.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football and dance clubs, with both breakfast and after-school care available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 210 pupils against a stated capacity of 225. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kenilworth Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy in a “caring school” with a “warm and friendly ethos”. The report states that pupils achieve well, are “well prepared for the next steps of their education”, and benefit from a “broad and rich curriculum”.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, kind and respectful” and feel safe, knowing adults are “always there to help them”.
- Teachers have “strong subject knowledge” and make lessons “engaging and interesting”, inspiring pupils to learn.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils develop “strong phonics knowledge” and read with “fluency and confidence”.
- Children in the early years get off to a “good start”, with adults asking “challenging questions that get them thinking”.
- Staff receive “effective professional development” and appreciate the support for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should train staff to use assessment strategies effectively in foundation subjects, as teachers are not yet “as adept” at gauging pupil understanding in areas like geography and science.
- Leaders should ensure teachers’ expectations of pupils’ written work are “consistently high across all subjects”, as presentation and content depth vary in some areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with leaders and staff being “vigilant” and making “appropriate referrals” without delay.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 37% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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