Kingswood School

Kingswood School is performing well overall, achieving a rating of good in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school prioritizes pupils' well-being and fosters a caring and inclusive environment where students feel valued and safe. High aspirations for pupils are evident, supported by strong relationships between staff and students, and numerous opportunities for personal and character development are provided through various activities and leadership roles. Despite these strengths, the school has identified areas for development, particularly in refining the curriculum in a few subjects to ensure clarity in the knowledge that pupils are expected to learn. Additionally, improvements are needed in the school's assessment approach, as some aspects lack precision, making it challenging for teachers to identify learning gaps effectively. Overall, Kingswood School is successful in promoting positive learning experiences, with a commitment to continuous improvement evident throughout the inspection report.

Strengths

• Strong emphasis on pupils' well-being and character development.
• Inclusive environment ensuring equal opportunities for pupils with SEND.
• High staff-to-pupil ratios providing substantial support.
• Effective phonics program enabling good reading progress.
• Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes and good behaviour.
• Well-planned personal, social and health education curriculum.
• Strong relationships between teachers and pupils.
• High staff morale and positive feedback from parents.

Areas for Improvement

• Curriculum clarity is lacking in some subjects.
• Assessment approach does not effectively identify learning gaps in some subjects.

In 2025–26, 37.5% of pupils at Kingswood School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 10.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Kingswood School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Kingswood School is Good, from an inspection in March 2025.

When was Kingswood School last inspected by Ofsted?

Kingswood School was last inspected in March 2025.

How many pupils does Kingswood School have?

Kingswood School has 40 pupils on roll.

What age range does Kingswood School cover?

Kingswood School for pupils aged 2 to 16.

Where is Kingswood School?

Kingswood School is at St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2BA.