Kegworth Primary School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 17 March 2026

Pupils are proud to attend Kegworth Primary School. They know they are valued and well cared for. Staff warmly welcome pupils into school each day. Established routines for all pupils, including children in the early years, help secure a calm and purposeful start to the day. Pupils enjoy school, and most attend well. Pupils’ behaviour is typically excellent. Staff sensitively help pupils who need additional support with behaviour to understand their feelings and make positive behaviour choices. Pupils model the school’s values. For example, they are welcoming and kind. Pupils know how to be good friends to one another. Older pupils interact well with younger pupils. Pupils trained as peer mentors support others during social times. They act as buddies and ensure that nobody is left without a friend to play with. Staff and pupils enjoy positive relationships built on mutual respect. Pupils trust staff and know who to talk to if they have any concerns. They benefit from very effective pastoral care and support. Pupils feel safe at school. They say that bullying rarely happens and is not tolerated. Leaders are ambitious for pupils to succeed academically and personally. Pupils benefit from a well-considered curriculum that has been designed to meet their needs and inspire curiosity in the world around them. Pupils throughout the school discuss their learning confidently and enthusiastically. They typically display positive attitudes to learning. Pupils enjoy a range of carefully considered enrichment opportunities that broaden their horizons and raise their aspirations. For example, a recent careers week introduced pupils to different roles they can aspire to. Staff ensure that all pupils have equal access to opportunities the school provides. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities or who face other barriers to learning and/or wellbeing, typically achieve well throughout school. They develop in maturity and independence and are generally well prepared for the next stage in their education.

What the school should improve

• Leaders should continue their work to ensure that highly effective teaching is embedded across all subjects and classes.
• Leaders should ensure that all staff in the early years consistently maximise opportunities for engaging children in high-quality interactions and proactively seek out children who engage less readily with staff or other children.
• Leaders should continue their work to secure pupils’ foundational knowledge in handwriting.

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