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Kings Norton Girls' School
Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.9 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,083
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, placing in the top 12% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8 scores. A commendable 82% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 61% reach grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Parent satisfaction is high, with 85% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.6 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 82% | Top 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 83% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 64% | Top 5% UK |
Parent View (153 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
93%
My child feels safe
90%
School has high expectations
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
My child is happy
84%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
76%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British57.6%
Asian Chinese5.1%
Mixed Other4.3%
White Other3.2%
Other3.1%
Black African3.0%
Asian Indian2.9%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Black Caribbean1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.42091, -1.93477 · B30 1HW
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN136590
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kngs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kings Norton Girls' School rated by Ofsted?
Kings Norton Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is Kings Norton Girls' School a good school?
Kings Norton Girls' School scores 91.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kings Norton Girls' School?
Based on 153 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kings Norton Girls' School receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kings Norton Girls' School in GCSEs?
Kings Norton Girls' School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.6. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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