SchoolScoresKedington Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Church Walk, Kedington, Haverhill, CB9 7QZ
01440 702787 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 March 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
59 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Haverhill comparisons use the 3 of its 10 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Haverhill | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haverhill. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haverhill. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haverhill. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 84% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 81st highest of 92 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Suffolk. Higher than 10% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | – | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 45 parents who had raised a concern Joint 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haverhill. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Haverhill. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Haverhill figures pool parents at the Haverhill schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
32 pupils in this year group.
84% — 25 points above the Suffolk average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 84% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 94% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Suffolk. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Suffolk | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 23.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 8% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 31% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 14.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 29% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 12.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Lower than 35% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.2% | 12.1%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Lower than 53% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 5.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 10 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 94% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 14.6 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Haverhill. Higher than 76% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Coupals Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- New Cangle Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hundon Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Place Farm Primary Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burton End Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Felix Roman Catholic Primary School, Haverhill 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clements Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kedington Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kedington Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 March 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Kedington Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 22 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kedington Primary Academy?
88% of the 59 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Kedington Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kedington Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Kedington Primary Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139485.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.