Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School
Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School is a primary school in Leominster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 112 schools in Herefordshire. It ranks 3rd of 8 primary schools in Leominster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2013, report published 29 November 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 October 2022
'Be the best I can be' is a frequently heard statement from both staff and pupils. It goes beyond a statement. Pupils behave well. They enjoy school and are proud to work and learn together. Parents and carers value the family and community spirit. Staff know the pupils well across the school. Strong, nurturing relationships, alongside high expectations, ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils know about different forms of bullying. They say it sometimes happens but adults sort it. Pupils spoke highly of the care all staff give them and feel safe. They appreciate that they can talk to adults in school about their feelings. Pupils embrace and fully participate in school life and beyond, for example through the student council, gardening club and a range of fundraising activities. Pupils understand and show respect, especially within the school's Christian values. However, pupils' understanding of some fundamental British values is less well developed. Animals are a unique part of the school. Pupils love chatting to the goats at playtime. A cat checks in on lessons. Pupils choose to share their unusual reading places, from the back of a pony or in the sheep pen.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that pupils have a sufficiently good understanding of different cultures and aspects of British values. As a result, pupils may be less well prepared for life in modern Britain than they should be. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum enables pupils to develop a better understanding of all aspects of British values and improves their understanding of cultural diversity.
- Governors' checks on the school's effectiveness do not always go deep enough in holding leaders to account. This means that some policies and information are not as up to date as they should be and, therefore, stakeholders do not have access to the most current information to base decisions on. Governors should ensure they have systems in place to fulfil all their core functions effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
91 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Kimbolton St James CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leominster Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Stoke Prior Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 80% met the expected standard |
| Luston Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Orleton CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ivington CofE Primary and Pre-School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Adam Breakwell
- Phone
- 01568612691
- Address
- Kimbolton, Leominster, HR6 0HQ
- Local authority
- Herefordshire
- URN
- 116890
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.