The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 470
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 8.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Matthew Stonehill (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArden
Secondary · 666m away
St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Dorridge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Springfield House Community Special School
Special school · 2.0km away
Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Knowle Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy currently has 470 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Knowle Church of England Primary Academy take?
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Knowle Church of England Primary Academy?
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is in Solihull, B93 0JE, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Knowle Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Knowle Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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