Kingshurst Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3 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.
Kingshurst Primary School currently has around 474 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 64.1% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.8%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | School Close, Birmingham, B37 6BN |
| Website: | https://www.kingshurst.solihull.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01217886510 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Solihull |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Adam Dawes |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 151168 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 540 |
| Number of Pupils: | 474 |
| Number of Boys: | 232 |
| Number of Girls: | 242 |
| White British | 68.80% | 326 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.30% | 30 |
| Pakistani | 5.50% | 26 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.90% | 23 |
| African | 2.70% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 2.10% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 10 |
| Other White | 1.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 1.50% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingshurst Primary School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Junior School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Primary School School Close , Kingshurst B37 6BN | - not rated | 73 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst Infant School Ballard Walk , Kingshurst B37 6BJ | - not rated | 113 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Fordbridge Road , Kingshurst B37 6LW | - not rated | 478 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Orton Middle School Vicarage Lane , Water Orton B46 1RX | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith's Wood Sports College Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smith's Wood Academy Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 1out of 4 | 516 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingshurst School Cooks Lane , Kingshurst B37 6NU | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst Cooks Lane , Solihull B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| CTC Kingshurst Academy Cooks Lane , Kingshurst B37 6NU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Oak School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Merstone School Windward Way , Smith's Wood B36 0UE | 4out of 4 | 402 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Auckland Education Centre Bosworth Wood Campus , Auckland Drive B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerfield Education Centre Auckland Drive , Smith's Wood B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heights Academy Auckland Drive , B36 0DD | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.