Kings Norton Girls' School
101%
Capacity
1,083
Pupils
5.2x
Demand
About Kings Norton Girls' School
Kings Norton Girls' School sits within the Birmingham local authority, a large and competitive secondary landscape where it ranks 15th out of 83 schools on Progress 8. That places it comfortably in the top quarter of all schools in the city. The three highest-performing peers in Birmingham are Eden Boys' School, St Paul's School for Girls, and Eden Girls' Leadership Academy, each with a higher ranking score, but Kings Norton holds its own as one of only 14 schools in the authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Its most recent graded inspection, in 2019, awarded top marks for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and behaviour and attitudes, and a follow-up ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. The school is a girls' secondary with a co-educational sixth form, and it is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, 827 applications were received for 160 places, with 137 offers going to first-preference applicants.
Academically, Kings Norton delivers results that are well above the national average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.64 is significantly higher than the Birmingham average of 0.09, meaning pupils make nearly two-thirds of a grade more progress per subject than similar students nationally. The Attainment 8 score of 57.8 is strong, and 82.8% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also performs well on the EBacc measure: 85.4% of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects, and 63.1% achieved a grade 4 or above in all five components. At A-level, the average points per entry is 40.14, equivalent to a B grade, and the value-added score of 0.12 is rated above average. The best three A-levels average out at a B grade, and 18.7% of entries achieved grades AAB or higher. Progress in English is particularly strong, with a score of 0.85, while maths progress is more modest at 0.24.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, astro turf, theatre, and a dedicated sixth form centre. Sports on offer include rugby, hockey, netball, and dance, while clubs range from choir and orchestra to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and debate. SEND provision covers a broad range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. Parent feedback is largely positive: 85% of respondents would recommend the school, and 88% strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy. However, a notable minority of parents disagreed that SEND children receive the support they need, with 24% strongly disagreeing on that question. The school is heavily oversubscribed, so families considering it will need to apply early and be aware that first-preference offers are not guaranteed. It suits families who value strong academic progress, a wide range of extracurricular activities, and a well-established sixth form.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Selly Oak Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B30 1HW |
| Headteacher | Nicola Raggett |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,083 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,083 / 1,075 (101% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jan 2025Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (29 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.64)
343rd of 3,141
Nationally
26th of 371
In West Midlands
15th of 83
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
43.1
'22/23
38.1
'23/24
40.1
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2357%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 160 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)57%
- FE college31%
- Not sustained4%
- Sixth form college3%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2365%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 133 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
44%
Russell Group
44%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)65%
- Employment17%
- Not sustained9%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Mathematics47
- Biology29
- Chemistry26
- Psychology26
- Business Studies:Single25
- Sociology25
- English Literature24
- Government and Politics21
- Geography19
- History17
- Media/Film/Tv Studies17
- Physics14
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
153 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed160
827
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
178 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British57.6%
- Asian12.8%
- Mixed10.5%
- White (other)3.2%
- Black1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
15
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Selly Oak Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B30 1HW
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