Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
98%
Capacity
470
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 470 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Knowle Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Matthew Stonehill, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1093rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 42 in Solihull.
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 158 applications for 60 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Knowle Church of England Primary Academy include Forest School, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Athletics, Gymnastics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.6%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Kixley Lane, Solihull, Solihull, B93 0JE |
| Headteacher | Matthew Stonehill |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 470 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.6% |
| School Capacity | 470 / 480 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (83%)
1093rd of 13,686
Nationally
106th of 1,378
In West Midlands
3rd of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
83%
Expected Standard
22%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
83%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
158
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
66 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Kixley Lane, Solihull
Solihull, B93 0JE
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