The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.6
12.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
83%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 155 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,083
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Trust
- WEST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Raggett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Selly Oak Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
Secondary · 622m away
Cotteridge Primary School
Primary · 729m away
St Francis Church of England Aided Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 769m away
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury Technology College
Secondary · 958m away
Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School
Secondary · 958m away
Kings Norton Nursery School
Nursery · 966m away
Stirchley Primary School
Primary · 978m away
Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kings Norton Girls' School a selective school?
No. Kings Norton Girls' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kings Norton Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Norton Girls' School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kings Norton Girls' School?
Kings Norton Girls' School currently has 1,083 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kings Norton Girls' School take?
Kings Norton Girls' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kings Norton Girls' School?
Kings Norton Girls' School is in Birmingham, B30 1HW, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kings Norton Girls' School have a sixth form?
Yes, Kings Norton Girls' School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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