Kitwell Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4 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.
Kitwell Primary School currently has around 181 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.2% boys and 50.8% girls. Around 68.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.7%).
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: | Wychbury Road, Birmingham, B32 4DL |
| Website: | www.kitwellschool.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01214760694 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs S M Shevels |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103339 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/09/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 181 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 92 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.70% | 99 |
| Caribbean | 9.40% | 17 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.80% | 16 |
| African | 7.70% | 14 |
| Indian | 4.40% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 3.30% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.10% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwell Primary School Wychbury Road , Bartley Green B32 4DL | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School Nantmel Grove , Bartley Green B32 3JS | - not rated | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Church of England Primary School Nantmel Grove , Bartley Green B32 3JS | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodgate Primary School Lutley Grove , Bartley Green B32 3PN | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | - not rated | 954 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI Five Ways School Scotland Lane , Bartley Green B32 4BT | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School A Specialist Technology and Sports College Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 2,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 3,193 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 3,193 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 4out of 4 | 3,199 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.