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King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.4 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
815
Capacity
800
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 40% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 72%, while 56% achieve grade 5 or above. Although the EBacc entry rate is 54%, which is respectable, parents may want to consider this alongside the school's overall performance.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 72% | Top 34% 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%. | 56% | Top 24% 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%. | 54% | Top 24% 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%. | 36% | Top 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Mixed Other4.3%
Black African3.9%
Other3.8%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Chinese2.0%
Asian Pakistani2.0%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.41715, -1.94157 · B30 1DY
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN150320
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.knbs.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys rated by Ofsted?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2023.
Is King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys a good school?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys scores 56.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys in GCSEs?
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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