Kings Norton Girls' School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Selly Oak Road Kings Norton Birmingham West Midlands B30 1HW |
| Phone | 01216751305 |
| Reference Number | 136590 |
Kings Norton Girls’ School continues to demonstrate strong performance in maintaining the high standards set during its last inspection. The school is deeply committed to fostering a supportive and enriching environment for its pupils, who thrive in a culture that promotes high expectations and achievement. The diverse range of extracurricular activities and strong pastoral support further contribute to a positive school community. This ungraded inspection marks the first since the school was deemed outstanding in 2019, reflecting its sustained excellence in education delivery and student achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1083 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 9.79%
Girls: 90.21% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 164 | 164 |
| 8 | Unknown | 166 | 166 |
| 9 | Unknown | 159 | 159 |
| 10 | Unknown | 158 | 158 |
| 11 | Unknown | 159 | 159 |
| 12 | 61 | 82 | 143 |
| 13 | 45 | 89 | 134 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.6% |
| Unclassified | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.3% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| African | 3% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.8% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Jan 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 02 Jul 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Jun 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Kings Norton Girls' School and Language College | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
| 18 Oct 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality educational experiences for all pupils
- Strong support for students' needs, including SEND
- Well-structured and reviewed curriculum across all subjects
- High expectations for student behavior and engagement
- Effective pastoral care and support systems in place
- Strong focus on personal development and leadership opportunities
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 79.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.44 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.79 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 17.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 189 | 17 |
| Third Preference | 163 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HN |
0.1 miles |
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Cotteridge Primary School
Breedon Road, Cotteridge, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2HT |
0.45 miles |
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St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Teazel Avenue, Bournville, St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1LZ |
0.48 miles |
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Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road, Birmingham, B38 8SY |
0.6 miles |
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Stirchley Primary School
Pershore Road, Stirchley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2JL |
0.61 miles |
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Bournville Village Primary
Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1JY |
0.61 miles |
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Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road, Birmingham, B14 6RP |
0.89 miles |
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Allens Croft Primary School
Allens Croft Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 6RP |
0.89 miles |
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Kings Norton Primary School
Pershore Road South, Kings Norton, Kings Norton Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3EU |
0.93 miles |
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Wychall Primary School
Middle Field Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 3EH |
1.08 miles |
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Raddlebarn Primary School
GRISTHORPE ROAD, SELLY OAK, BIRMINGHAM, WEST MIDLANDS, B29 7TD |
1.14 miles |
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Broadmeadow Junior School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QJ |
1.19 miles |
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St Laurence Church Junior School
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ |
1.25 miles |
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St Laurence Church Infant School
Bunbury Road, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 2DJ |
1.25 miles |
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Fairway Primary Academy
Muirfield Gardens, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8XQ |
1.26 miles |
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Northfield Manor Primary Academy
Swarthmore Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4JT |
1.3 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Lodge Hill Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6NU |
1.3 miles |
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Broadmeadow Infant School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QJ |
1.34 miles |
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Cherry Oak School
60 Frederick Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6PB |
1.42 miles |
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Greenland Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PN |
1.43 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY |
0.39 miles |
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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1UL |
0.6 miles |
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Maple House School
Maple House, Maple Road, Bournville, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 2AE |
0.76 miles |
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Bournville School
Hay Green Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1SH |
0.81 miles |
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 8AP |
0.92 miles |
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Fircroft College of Adult Education
1018 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6LH |
0.96 miles |
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Selly Oak Trust School
Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 6HZ |
0.99 miles |
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The University of Birmingham School
Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU |
1.22 miles |
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Selly Park Girls' School
5 Selly Park Road, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PH |
1.28 miles |
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Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 3QA |
1.42 miles |
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Victoria School
Bell Hill, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 1LD |
1.5 miles |
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ |
1.54 miles |
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King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7QJ |
1.54 miles |
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Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE |
1.58 miles |
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E-ACT Shenley Academy
Shenley Lane, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 4HE |
1.88 miles |
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King Edward VI Northfield School for Girls
Turves Green, Northfield, Birmingham, West Midlands, B31 4BP |
1.95 miles |
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Wheelers Lane Technology College
Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0SF |
2.05 miles |
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New Ways School
300 Redhill road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9EL |
2.06 miles |
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Uffculme School
Yew Tree Road, Birmingham, B13 8QG |
2.07 miles |
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Bishop Challoner Catholic College
Institute Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7EG |
2.07 miles |