Kennett Primary School
Howe Hill Road, Kennett, Newmarket, CB8 7WLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kennett Primary School is a primary school in Newmarket for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 5th of 12 primary schools in Newmarket. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2014, report published 4 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 March 2024
Pupils enjoy their time here and thrive at this small school. They know the 'KennettCAN!' values well. They are proud to put these values into action each day as they try hard, aim high and behave kindly. Pupils know that their teachers expect them to do their best. They respond to this with great enthusiasm. Even the youngest children, in the early years, listen carefully to their teacher and each other. They are eager to learn and to show what they know. Older pupils work diligently. They show mature attitudes to learning. Overall, pupils achieve well and produce work of a high standard. Behaviour is good, and pupils feel safe. The few pupils who need extra help to manage their behaviour get the right support from adults as they learn to manage tricky feelings. Pupils are considerate and respectful towards adults and their peers. This starts in pre- school, where children learn to share, take turns and include everyone in their play. Staff seek and consider pupils' views. The well-being council works with the headteacher and pupils to bring about improvements to playtime, such as the calm hut, which is a cosy spot for pupils to relax with cushions and books.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, some pupils do not get sufficient opportunities to apply new learning in depth. When this happens, these pupils do not achieve as well as they could because they do not practise using knowledge to develop a secure understanding. The school should ensure that teachers consistently provide all pupils with tasks that enable them to practise, secure and deepen their knowledge.
- Adults do not always teach new vocabulary clearly and ensure that pupils understand and can use this independently and correctly. This affects the quality of some pupils' written work as they do not have the extensive vocabulary needed to convey their ideas clearly and to high standards. The school should ensure that all adults have the expertise to teach new words clearly so that pupils can use them skilfully, appropriately and with confidence in their written work.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
130 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Kennett Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Christopher's CEVCP School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Moulton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| The Pines Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Fairstead House | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Louis Catholic Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ANGLIAN LEARNING
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Horsley
- Phone
- 01638750386
- Address
- Howe Hill Road, Kennett, Newmarket, CB8 7WL
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 139088
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.