Kings Norton Girls' School
Birmingham, B30 1HW · Birmingham · secondary school
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10th 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 — 9.1/10 against 879 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.2 · 77 | 30% | 2.32 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.64 · 89 | 25% | 2.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.4 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kings Norton Girls' School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.64 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,076 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,075. 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
With the roll exceeding capacity by 1, how does the school manage class sizes for new entrants? How does the curriculum support pupils to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Kings Norton Girls' School
Overview
Kings Norton Girls’ School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils thrive in a supportive community where adults are deeply committed to providing high-quality experiences. Leaders demonstrate a meticulous understanding of the school, ensuring consistent high expectations for learning and behaviour across all year groups, including the sixth form.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well embedded, with teachers clearly identifying key knowledge and promptly addressing any gaps in understanding.
- Pupils achieve very well, supported by precise identification of needs for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and targeted reading support.
- Behaviour is characterised by high levels of maturity and empathy, with no time lost to disengagement or low-level disruption.
- Attendance is typically high, bolstered by effective systems to review absence and pre-emptive contact to welcome pupils back.
- Personal development is well mapped, offering extensive extra-curricular opportunities and careers education that effectively prepare pupils for adulthood.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 57.8 |
| 2024/25 | 56.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.4 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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