Kenninghall Primary School
, NR16 2EJ · Norfolk · primary school
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198th of 281 primary schools in Norfolk we can score, 343 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,248 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.3/10 nationally. 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| 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.
Kenninghall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 curriculum support pupils reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Kenninghall Primary School
Overview
Kenninghall Primary School is a welcoming village school where pupils feel safe and benefit from positive relationships with staff. The report highlights a "strong standard" in inclusion and personal development, with "expected standard" judgements in achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, early years, and leadership.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with staff providing "effective support" and adapting learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development and wellbeing are also at a "strong standard," featuring a "carefully organised" PSHE curriculum and opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities.
- Pupils achieve well, with reading outcomes being a "particular strength" and remaining above national figures in recent years.
- Behaviour is positive, with a "calm environment" where bullying is rare and staff apply policies "fairly and consistently."
- The early years provision is described as "nurturing, ambitious" and gives children a "positive start to their education."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure recently introduced curriculum developments in English and the wider curriculum are "implemented consistently across all classes."
- Subject leadership, monitoring, and quality assurance require further development so that curriculum expectations are met "consistently across all subjects."
- Routines in early years lessons, including phonics, need to be "strengthened and embedded" to help staff identify and address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
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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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