Academics
Building Excellence Through Quality Education
Kakamega Primary School nurtures learners through competency-based education, academic excellence, creativity, and character development.
1947
Established
CBC
Curriculum
3,100+
Learners
Academic Overview
A Tradition of Academic Excellence
Kakamega Primary School is one of Kenya's largest and most respected public primary institutions. Located in Lurambi Constituency, Kakamega County, the school has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, learner development, and the successful implementation of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC).
Inspiring Excellence Every Day
For decades, the school has nurtured generations of learners by providing quality education, experienced teaching, and an environment that promotes innovation, discipline, leadership, and personal growth. Today, it continues to prepare learners with the knowledge, competencies, and values required to succeed in an ever-changing world.
Academic Excellence
Consistently maintaining high standards through quality teaching and learner support.
Competency-Based Learning
Delivering the CBC curriculum with emphasis on practical skills and creativity.
Holistic Development
Supporting learners academically, socially, physically, and emotionally.
Future Readiness
Preparing learners with leadership, innovation, digital literacy, and lifelong learning skills.
At a Glance
Our Academic Community
Kakamega Primary School continues to provide quality education to a large and diverse learner community, supported by experienced teachers, modern learning facilities, and a commitment to academic excellence.
3,100+
Learners
70+
Teachers
4
Learning Levels
1947
Established
Curriculum
Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
Kakamega Primary School fully implements the Ministry of Education's Competency-Based Curriculum, guiding learners from Early Years Education through Junior Secondary while emphasizing knowledge, competencies, creativity, values, and practical skills.
Early Years Education (EYE)
PP1 – PP2Introduces learners to communication, literacy, numeracy, psychomotor development, social interaction, creativity, and foundational life skills through learner-centered experiences.
Lower Primary
Grade 1 – Grade 3Builds strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, environmental activities, hygiene, communication, and critical thinking while nurturing curiosity and confidence.
Upper Primary
Grade 4 – Grade 6Expands learner knowledge through mathematics, sciences, languages, social studies, creative arts, agriculture, technology, and practical learning experiences.
Junior Secondary School
Grade 7 – Grade 9Develops advanced competencies in integrated sciences, humanities, business studies, pre-technical education, digital literacy, and career pathway preparation.
Building Learners for the Future
Through the Competency-Based Curriculum, Kakamega Primary School equips learners with knowledge, practical skills, creativity, critical thinking, communication, digital literacy, leadership, and responsible citizenship for lifelong success.
Academics
Learning Areas
Academic programmes follow the Ministry of Education guidelines and provide learners with balanced exposure across languages, sciences, humanities, creative arts, physical education, and life skills.
Languages
STEM
Humanities
Creative Arts & Sports
Holistic Learner Development
Kakamega Primary School believes in developing the whole learner. Through balanced academic subjects, creative expression, physical activity, and character development, learners gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed beyond the classroom.
Excellence
Academic Performance
The school has consistently maintained a reputation for strong academic achievement despite serving one of the largest learner populations in Kakamega County.
342
Historical KCPE Mean Score
540+
KCPE Candidates
19
400+ Marks Candidates
Key Academic Achievements
Consistently ranked among leading public primary schools in Kakamega County.
Strong transition rates into national and extra-county secondary schools.
Learners have benefited from merit-based scholarship opportunities.
Inspiring Academic Success
Through committed teachers, supportive families, and dedicated learners, Kakamega Primary School continues to build a foundation for excellence and future achievement.
School Environment
Learning Environment
The educational environment at Kakamega Primary School reflects the unique demands of managing one of Kenya's largest public primary institutions. Through effective planning, dedicated staff, and continuous infrastructure development, the school continues to provide quality learning opportunities for its diverse learner population.
Large Learner Population
Serving over 3,100 learners, Kakamega Primary School is among the largest public primary schools in Kakamega County, providing education to learners from diverse backgrounds.
Experienced Teaching Staff
The school is supported by over 70 Teachers Service Commission (TSC) teachers and Board of Management staff who contribute to effective curriculum delivery and learner development.
Strategic Infrastructure
Multi-storey classroom blocks help maximize the use of available urban space while accommodating the school's growing learner population.
Efficient Learning Management
Despite high learner numbers and large class streams, the school continues to implement structured teaching programmes and maintain academic standards.
Supporting Learning Through Innovation
The school's approach combines experienced educators, structured academic programmes, and continuous improvement of facilities to create an environment where learners can achieve their potential.
Our Vision
Preparing Learners for Tomorrow
Beyond academic achievement, Kakamega Primary School focuses on developing responsible, creative, and confident learners through competency-based education, digital literacy, leadership development, environmental awareness, and character formation.
