Kibworth Church of England Primary School is a junior school situated in the village of Kibworth Beauchamp, in Leicestershire, England. It serves the south Leicestershire villages of Kibworth Beauchamp, Kibworth Harcourt, Smeeton Westerby, and Debdale.
The school was founded in 1959, with additional capacity added in 1977. It presently has approximately 390 pupils, aged from 4+ to 11 years. There are indoor and outdoor facilities for P.E. and games, including two hard-surface playing areas, and a field and additional grassed areas marked with pitches and a running track (in all, about nine acres).
Kibworth C. of E. Primary school has a Christian ethos, and works closely with the local church of St. Wilfrid's.
The current head-teacher is Mr. Stone.
The well-known children's author, Rob Childs, is a former teacher at the school.
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