Kings Heath Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kings Heath Primary School currently has around 664 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.9% boys and 51.1% girls. Around 23.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 46.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 15.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Valentine Road, Birmingham, B14 7AJ |
| Website: | www.kingsheathprimary.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01214649202 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Court |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134098 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 756 |
| Number of Pupils: | 664 |
| Number of Boys: | 325 |
| Number of Girls: | 339 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 46.50% | 309 |
| Pakistani | 15.20% | 101 |
| White and Asian | 6.20% | 41 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.10% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.40% | 29 |
| Indian | 3.90% | 26 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 26 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 22 |
| African | 2.60% | 17 |
| Chinese | 2.40% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakeman Nursery School Jakeman Road , Balsall Heath B12 9NX | 4out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Allens Croft Nursery School Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP | - not rated | 2,689 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Heath Primary School Valentine Road , Kings Heath B14 7AJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Junior School Valentine Road , B14 7AJ | - not rated | 95 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Heath Infant and Nursery School Poplar Road , B14 7AA | - not rated | 174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School Drayton Road , Kings Heath B14 7LP | 3out of 4 | 687 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King David Primary School Alcester Road , Moseley B13 8EY | 2out of 4 | 728 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensbridge School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Challoner Catholic College Institute Road , Kings Heath B14 7EG | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheelers Lane Technology College Wheelers Lane , Kings Heath B13 0SF | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Vicarage Road , Kings Heath B14 7QJ | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Chamberlain Sixth Form College Belgrave Road , Highgate B12 9FF | - not rated | 2,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach School High Street , Kings Heath B14 7BB | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fox Hollies School Highbury Community Campus , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | 3out of 4 | 427 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Charles Burns School Queensbridge Road , Moseley B13 8QB | - not rated | 466 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Regional Child and Adolescent Unit School Willows Centre , Queensbridge Road B13 8QB | - not rated | 466 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Uffculme School Yew Tree Road , B13 8QG | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.