Kinver High School and Sixth Form
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Enville Road Kinver Stourbridge West Midlands DY7 6AA |
| Phone | 01384686900 |
| Reference Number | 141342 |
Kinver High School and Sixth Form has demonstrated notable improvements since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all evaluated areas. Under the leadership of the new headteacher, the school has developed a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. High expectations from leaders have led to a positive culture, with successful curriculum development evident in most subjects. However, a few areas still require attention, particularly in detailing the precise knowledge pupils need to retain, and fostering better reading habits in key stage 4 students. Leaders are actively addressing these concerns to ensure that all pupils can succeed academically and personally.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 732 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.77%
Girls: 51.23% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 78 | 94 | 172 |
| 8 | 94 | 71 | 165 |
| 9 | 72 | 80 | 152 |
| 10 | 53 | 67 | 120 |
| 11 | 52 | 51 | 103 |
| 12 | Unknown | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2021 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive environment.
- High expectations from leaders contribute to a positive school culture.
- An ambitious and well-resourced curriculum in most subjects.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and focus on their learning.
- A range of extracurricular activities enhance personal development.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks detail in a few subjects, impacting retention of prior learning.
- Some pupils struggle with reading and require additional support.
- Insufficient information on career options leads to uncertainty among pupils.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 49% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.3% |
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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UnlockGCSE Results
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 | 23.09 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 20.74 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 147 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 71 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 311 | 69 |
Previous Years
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UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Brindley Heath Junior School Academy
Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA |
0.12 miles |
|
Foley Infant School Academy
Fairfield Drive, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6EW |
0.35 miles |
|
Cookley Sebright Primary School
16 Lea Lane, Cookley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3TA |
2.3 miles |
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The Ridge Primary School
Gregory Road, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3NF |
2.49 miles |
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St James's CofE Primary School
Kingsway, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4RU |
2.81 miles |
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Gig Mill Primary School
The Broadway, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3HL |
2.9 miles |
|
Ashwood Park Primary School
Bells Lane, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5DJ |
3.02 miles |
|
Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Franche Road, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5TP |
3.11 miles |
|
Belle Vue Primary School
Lawnswood Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5BZ |
3.14 miles |
|
Greenfield Primary School
Hill Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1AL |
3.43 miles |
|
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Sion Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2YL |
3.44 miles |
|
Glynne Primary School
Cot Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9TH |
3.47 miles |
|
Fairhaven Primary School
Barnett Lane, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5PY |
3.5 miles |
|
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Leavale Road, Norton, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2DT |
3.53 miles |
|
Amblecote Primary School
School Drive, Amblecote, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 4DQ |
3.53 miles |
|
Brook Primary School
George Street, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5YN |
3.58 miles |
|
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Field Lane, Oldswinford, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2JQ |
3.73 miles |
|
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2LX |
3.96 miles |
|
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP |
4.05 miles |
|
Dawley Brook Primary School
Dubarry Avenue, Valley Fields, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9BP |
4.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Ridgewood High School
Park Road West, Wollaston, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 3NQ |
2.44 miles |
|
Wolverley CofE Secondary School
Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ |
2.69 miles |
|
Heathfield Knoll School
Wolverley, Kidderminster, DY10 3QE |
3.24 miles |
|
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1TD |
3.52 miles |
|
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
14 Love Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2EA |
3.57 miles |
|
Summerhill School
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XE |
3.58 miles |
|
Old Swinford Hospital
Heath Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1QX |
3.67 miles |
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Redhill School
Junction Road, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1JX |
3.87 miles |
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The Wordsley School
Brierley Hill Road, Wordsley, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 5SP |
3.92 miles |
|
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
Brake Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, DY8 2XS |
4.01 miles |
|
Hagley Catholic High School
Brake Lane, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY8 2XL |
4.06 miles |
|
The Brier School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8QN |
4.19 miles |
|
Kingswinford Academy
Water Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AD |
4.21 miles |
|
The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8QG |
4.24 miles |
|
Holy Trinity School
Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2BY |
4.35 miles |
|
The Pedmore High School
Grange Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 7HS |
4.42 miles |
|
Wyre Forest School
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6FA |
4.6 miles |
|
Nurture Learning
County Buildings, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RQ |
4.67 miles |
|
Pens Meadow School
Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, DY5 4LN |
4.75 miles |
|
Baxter College
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ |
4.76 miles |