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Schools in Kenilworth

A town in Warwickshire

  • Town
  • 19 schools and nurseries
  • 3,511 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Kenilworth at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Kenilworth's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries196 primary · 1 secondary · 11 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1171%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths61%Attainment 8 56.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary8%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school13%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Kenilworth

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Kenilworth primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Kenilworth

6 mainstream schools in Kenilworth, best first

Clinton Primary School

Kenilworth, CV8 1DL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

56 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1184%

England 62%

Days missed
2.2%
Pupils
217
Pupils per teacher
23.4
View school Clinton Primary School

Park Hill Junior School

Kenilworth, CV8 2JJ · State · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

Met the standard at 1166%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
249
Pupils per teacher
23.9
View school Park Hill Junior School

Priors Field Primary School

Kenilworth, CV8 1BA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

38 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
2.9%
Pupils
208
Pupils per teacher
20.1
View school Priors Field Primary School
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Kenilworth

1 mainstream schools in Kenilworth, best first

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form

Kenilworth, CV8 2AL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

385 first choices, 319 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
1,930
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school Kenilworth School and Sixth Form

Nurseries in Kenilworth

11 in Kenilworth, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 11 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Kenilworth

1 in Kenilworth, by the school's Eduscope score

Kenilworth School and Sixth Form

Kenilworth, CV8 2AL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

385 first choices, 319 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1656.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
1,930
Pupils per teacher
18.7
View school Kenilworth School and Sixth Form

Private Schools in Kenilworth

1 in Kenilworth. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Crackley Hall School

Kenilworth, CV8 2FT · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
294
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Crackley Hall School
The map

Every school in Kenilworth, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Kenilworth Nursery School & Early Years Training Centre, Strong standard in every areaThorns Community Infant School, Expected standard in every areaClinton Primary School, OutstandingPark Hill Junior School, Expected standard or betterPriors Field Primary School, GoodCrackley Hall School, InspectedSt John's Primary School and Nursery, GoodKenilworth School and Sixth Form, OutstandingSt Nicholas CofE Primary School, GoodBright Horizons Kenilworth Day Nursery and Preschool, GoodLittle Cubs Nursery, GoodBrambles Pre-School and Out of School ClubField House Day Nursery - Tommies Childcare, GoodCastle Nursery Pre School & OOSC, OutstandingBlueprints @ KNSCreative Flair Childcare, GoodCastle Nursery, GoodThe Spring Playgroup and PreschoolLittle Crackers Nursery
  • Outstanding3
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet8
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Kenilworth school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Kenilworth's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Kenilworth by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Kenilworth vs England

How good are Kenilworth's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Kenilworth

KenilworthEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    71%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    61%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    13%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    8%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 5 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding2
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Kenilworth in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
71% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%65%80%2018201920222023202420252026
61% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
13% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Kenilworth has 19 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% more pupils than in 2018.

8% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Kenilworth's state schools each January.

Up 6% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Kenilworth8%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Kenilworth

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How many schools are in Kenilworth?

Kenilworth has 19 schools, including 7 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 11 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Kenilworth?

The highest-ranked schools in Kenilworth on Eduscope are Clinton Primary School, Kenilworth School and Sixth Form, Park Hill Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Kenilworth are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Kenilworth hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 2 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Kenilworth perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Kenilworth, 71% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Kenilworth?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Kenilworth is 20.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Kenilworth schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Kenilworth is 13.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Kenilworth?

There are 3,511 pupils enrolled across schools in Kenilworth, with 1,509 in primary and 1,930 in secondary. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Kenilworth?

There is 1 independent school in Kenilworth. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Kenilworth?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in Kenilworth by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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