Kings Norton Primary School is a primary school in BIRMINGHAM, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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 Norton Primary School currently has around 412 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 34.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (56.8%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Pershore Road South, BIRMINGHAM, B30 3EU
Website: https://www.knps.org.uk
Telephone: 01214642606
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Birmingham
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Mark Sheehan
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 149131

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/03/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 5 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 412
Number of Boys: 217
Number of Girls: 195

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British56.80%234
Unclassified8.00%33
White and Black Caribbean7.30%30
African6.80%28
Other Mixed5.10%21
Other White3.20%13
Indian2.70%11
Other (any other ethnic group)2.40%10
White and Asian2.20%9
Caribbean1.90%8
Pakistani1.20%5
Chinese0.70%3
White and Black African0.70%3
Other Asian0.50%2
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (0.0)
Writing: Average (-0.9)
Maths: Average (-0.4)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
57%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
56%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
104.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.4
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Norton Nursery School
Westhill Road , Kings Norton B38 8SY
4out of 4 741 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Allens Croft Nursery School
Allens Croft Road , Kings Heath B14 6RP
- not rated 1,886 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
West Heath Nursery School
200 West Heath Road , Northfield B31 3HB
3out of 4 2,693 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Norton Primary School
Pershore Road South , Kings Norton B30 3EU
- not rated 0 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Kings Norton Junior and Infant School
Pershore Road South , Kings Norton B30 3EU
- not rated 151 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Sisefield Road , Kings Norton B38 9JB
- not rated 923 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Sisefield Road , Kings Norton B38 9JB
3out of 4 923 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Broadmeadow Junior School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QJ
3out of 4 923 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kings Norton High School
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
- not rated 1,253 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP
3out of 4 1,480 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School
Wychall Lane , Kings Norton B38 8AP
- not rated 1,480 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY
3out of 4 1,508 yd Academy converter No Boys More About School
King's Norton Boys' School
Northfield Road , King's Norton B30 1DY
- not rated 1,508 yd Foundation school No Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cadbury Sixth Form College
Downland Close , Redditch Road B38 8QT
- not rated 650 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ark Kings Academy
Shannon Road , Kings Norton B38 9DE
3out of 4 1,253 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Bournville School
Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH
2out of 4 2,723 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Lindsworth School
Monyhull Hall Road , Kings Norton B30 3QA
- not rated 1,648 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Focus College
Lindworth School , Monyhull Hall Road B30 3QA
- not rated 1,648 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Ways School
300 Redhill road , Kings Norton B38 9EL
- not rated 2,506 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Rathvilly School
119 Bunbury Road , Northfield B31 2NB
- not rated 2,616 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodlands Hospital School
Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP
- not rated 2,926 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.