Kings Heath Secondary School
Birmingham, B13 0QP · Birmingham · secondary school
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44th of 88 secondary schools in Birmingham we can score, 89 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 305 of them, against 5.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.4 · 63 | 30% | 1.90 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.19 · 36 | 25% | 0.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Heath Secondary School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 39.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Drama Club and attend the UKSA Trip. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 794 pupils against a stated capacity of 806. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the after-school club integrate with the Drama Club activities?
What Ofsted said about Kings Heath Secondary School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and considerate," with "rare" disruption in lessons due to high expectations and mature attitudes. The school delivers a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that inspires subject leaders and helps pupils "know more" through well-ordered knowledge and challenging tasks. Leaders prioritise staff professional development and welfare, resulting in teachers who are "increasingly skilled" and effective at identifying and resolving misunderstandings.
Strengths
- Pupils make "good progress" and are "confident learners" who willingly attempt difficult tasks.
- Teachers use "strong subject knowledge" to deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring pupils can apply learning to complex scenarios.
- Staff employ "trauma-informed practices" effectively, supporting pupils’ emotional well-being and helping them cope with stress.
- The school offers a "comprehensive careers curriculum" and exciting extra-curricular activities, including visits to European cities and the Royal Air Force base.
- Leaders provide "regular comprehensive safeguarding training," ensuring staff knowledge is up to date and concerns are reported diligently.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all teachers adapt learning activities to "fully meet the needs of pupils with SEND," as some work is not suitably adapted, hampering progress.
- Leaders must ensure teachers deliver the "full specification" of the key stage 3 national curriculum in all subjects, as some areas like dance in physical education are currently missed.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with staff receiving regular training and working closely with local agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.7 |
| 2024/25 | 40.0 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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