Kempsey Primary School
Ellsdon, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3NTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kempsey Primary School is a primary school in Worcester for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 25th of 39 primary schools in Worcester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2020, report published 12 February 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Kempsey Primary is a highly inclusive school where everyone is valued. Pupils understand and follow the school's six 'character traits', which include respect and resilience. Pupils say these traits help them focus on how to develop positively as young people. Adults have high expectations that all pupils will achieve their potential. Pupils are successful in their learning. They achieve well. Pupils feel safe and say they are happy in school. There is a purposeful atmosphere around the school. Pupils focus on their learning well and work hard. Teachers speak calmly with any pupil who loses concentration and offer support to help them regain focus. During social times, pupils mix with others in a calm and orderly manner. Pupils know who to talk to about any concerns they have. The school places a strong emphasis on pupils' personal development, including their mental health and well-being. Pupils say they like the wide range of leadership roles they are given such as book buddies, sports leaders and members of the pupil parliament. These roles help pupils understand how to be responsible and make decisions. Pupils speak positively about 'Active 10' each morning. They regularly take part in enrichment activities such as jam coding, choir and crochet.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not consistently ensure pupils receive the guidance they need to move their learning on. On occasion, some pupils who need extra help do not benefit from the support they need. Other pupils who are ready to be provided with more demanding work do not necessarily receive it. The school should ensure that teachers consistently adapt their teaching so they can move pupils' learning on at the most appropriate point.
- The school develops opportunities for wider reading in school. However, some pupils do not read widely and regularly enough. This means that some pupils do not take every opportunity to develop and extend their reading and understanding of what they are reading. The school should continue to embed wider reading opportunities and engage with all pupils and parents to ensure pupils read regularly.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
386 pupils on roll, with places for 280
Schools near Kempsey Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callow End CofE Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Norton Juxta Kempsey CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 78% met the expected standard |
| Powick CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Cherry Orchard Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Whittington CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HANLEY AND UPTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Bryony Baynes
- Phone
- 01905820262
- Address
- Ellsdon, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3NT
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 144256
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.