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King's Norton Boys' School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onBirmingham, B30 1DY

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

795

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Progress 8

0.23

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GCSE Rank

#33 in Birmingham

#1,240 of 4,676 nationally

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King's Norton Boys' School is a Foundation school secondary school in Birmingham, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Academic progress is broadly in line with the national average (Progress 8: 0.23). Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

King's Norton Boys' School is a foundation school in Birmingham, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 795 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4, placing the school #33 in Birmingham and #1,240 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was 0.23 — broadly in line with the national average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 11.7%.

In the 2022/23 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 4.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.30%

EBacc APS4.56

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.60

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.66

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.34

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-07-03

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-09-26

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-04-21

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-12-02

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-11-05

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 6.6% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.3%(26 pupils)

Summer term 2023

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.694% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2023, this school served a headcount of 790 pupils. During this period, there were 32 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 6.6%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2022/23 (Summer term)	790	32	4.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	795	38	4.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	793	26	3.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	750	28	3.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	754	28	3.7%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	758	25	3.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	721	20	2.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	722	11	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	722	19	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	654	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	654	16	2.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	656	24	3.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	628	7	1.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	628	22	3.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	627	8	1.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	631	10	1.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	631	12	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	630	9	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	660	4	0.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	663	20	3.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	660	14	2.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree40%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree24%

disagree6%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree53%

agree22%

strongly disagree16%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree44%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree43%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes89%

no11%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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