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Kings Norton Girls' School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Kings Norton Girls' School
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Kings Norton Girls' School
- 1.5 (2 reviews)
- Secondary
- Birmingham B30 1HW
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make exceptional progress, especially in English, science, and humanities.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is exemplary; they are polite, personable, and welcoming.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers display deep knowledge and understanding of their subject.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers consistently reflect on and innovate their practice.
Strengths and Challenges: High expectations and strong teacher-pupil relationships; sixth-form teaching improving but variable.
Opportunities for Involvement: Numerous opportunities exist for parents to engage through various school events.
Communication: Effective communication strategies including reports and consultations.
Parent Satisfaction: Almost all parents agree pupils are safe and well cared for.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are clear and principled, fostering a culture of openness.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focus on continuous improvement led to high pupil confidence and progress in subjects like mathematics.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective and prioritised.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There are excellent systems to ensure pupil safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities including leadership, fitness, and clubs.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders monitor uptake and ensure balance without financial burden.
Outdoor Facilities: New 拢1.5 million sixth-form center under construction.
Career Counselling Services: Provision for careers advice is strong, assisting applications for apprenticeships and higher education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Focused support and rigorous expectations in place.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Well-supported transition process with detailed student understanding.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad and balanced, tailored to student interests, abilities, and aspirations.
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Kings Norton Girls' School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1073 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.80% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Kings Norton Females' School has been effectively educating girls since 1911, and since 2015, we have accepted boys into our Sixth Form. For many decades, our students have left our classrooms confident in who they are and anticipating that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Every student at Kings Norton Girls' School and Sixth Form is regarded as an individual, and their abilities are recognised and fostered in this cheerful and caring environment. With the depth of a broad and varied curriculum and good pastoral care, we offer pupils an exceptional learning environment where they thrive, opening a world of interesting and challenging prospects, fostering high aspirations and providing the best life chances for everyone. All of our students have made academic and extracurricular progress, and we are proud of them all. Along with the highest possible academic standards, we work to make sure that everyone is given the support they need to become articulate, tolerant, resilient, and caring young adults who will leave Kings Norton Girls' School and Sixth Form as lifelong learners, capable of accomplishing great things and making a difference. It is an immense privilege for me to lead the remarkable team at Kings Norton Girls' School and Sixth Form where staff, students and parents work together as an integral part of our local and wider community for the success and wellbeing of our students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.8 | - | 11.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.40% | 35.00% | 5.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 32.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 86% | 44.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 31.13% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% | 11.85% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 17.18% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.52 | 2.94 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 91.76% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 140 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 88.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 35.82% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 30.85% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 11.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.12% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 35.15% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 46.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 29.66% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 58% | 14.23% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 18.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.55 | 3.02 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.12% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 140 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 90.01% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 35.88% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 32.43% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 11.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.12% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.83% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.22% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 1 | 29.84% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 1 | 43.52% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 30.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% 8 | 13.17% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% 16 | 19.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.39 | 2.95 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.99% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 89.72% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 34.11% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 34.95% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 9.14% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.49% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.78% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.59% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 6 | 28.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 8 | 41.81% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 28.92% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% 15 | 12.28% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% 5 | 17.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.22 | 2.88 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.88% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 80.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 27.29% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 11.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.1% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.89% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.8 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 29.99% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 43.66% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 30% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% | 16.12% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 55% | 18% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.6% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 126 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 40.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 28.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 62% | 33.19% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 11.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.16% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.48% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.06 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.16 | 28.08 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.40% | 12.4% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 183 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 62% | 67.68% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 3.64% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 13.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.34% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.08 | 30.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.61 | 30.39 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.3% | 17.43% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 233 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 70.09% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 2.74% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 9.62% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 12.15% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.75 3 | 26.82 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.57 4 | 25.77 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 10.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 75 | 213 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 67.85% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.02% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 13.04% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.87% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.42 6 | 25.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.20 2 | 25.47 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 12.3% | 10.02% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 18.54% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 9.48% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.98% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.43 | 22.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.11 | 23.22 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.9% | 9.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 24.64% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.17% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 11.33% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kings Norton Girls' School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1