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Kingsthorne Primary School

Birmingham, B44 0BXPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
48%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
17 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#11,224
of 13,686 nationally

About Kingsthorne Primary School

Kingsthorne Primary School is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary in Birmingham that currently educates 354 pupils against a capacity of 446, leaving some physical headroom for growth. The school serves a community with significantly higher-than-average economic disadvantage: 59.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 59 applications for just 21 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.81. Of those, 17 were first-preference applications, and 17 first-preference offers were made, suggesting that nearly every family who put Kingsthorne first secured a spot. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age three, which may help families secure a feeder route into Reception.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCranbourne Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B44 0BX
HeadteacherAndrew Leeming
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils354
Free School Meals (FSM)59.4%
School Capacity354 / 446 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Apr 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsGymnasiumPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketCross CountryTennisSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubScience ClubArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:30

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

Source: kingsthorneprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingsthorne Primary School

Kingsthorne Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.