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King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys

Academy converter · Birmingham · B30 1DY

Ages 11–16 · 815 pupils · Birmingham

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

6.4%

Admissions demand

0.96 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-07-03

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence6.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)18.0%
Unauthorised2.4%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.4%
Enrolments in measure
832

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.96 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

149

Places offered

164

1st-preference offers

134

Total preferences (any rank)
645
Preferred offers (top 3)
164
Applications from outside LA
5
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill102%

815 pupils · 800 places

Pupils on roll
815
Boys / girls
815 / 0
School capacity
800
Capacity fill
815 / 800 (102%)
Free school meals
31.8%
FSM pupils
258
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Academy trust
KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM
Sponsor
King Edward VI Foundation
Headteacher
Mr David Clayton

Location

Address
Northfield Road, King's Norton
Postcode
B30 1DY
Town
Birmingham
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Birmingham
District
Birmingham
Constituency
Birmingham Selly Oak
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Boys academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Birmingham, Birmingham, 815 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.8%.

Open schools in Birmingham
526
Secondary schools in Birmingham
86
Academies among open schools in Birmingham
48% (254)
Open schools in B30
15
Secondary in B30
3
Open schools in Birmingham LA
521
Secondary in Birmingham LA
82

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BirminghamNear B30

  • Kings Norton Girls' School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B30 1HW · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att857.8
    • P80.6
    • EM5+68%
    • Absence7.7%

    0.4 miles away

  • St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B38 8AP · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.2
    • P80.6
    • EM5+56%
    • Absence7.4%

    0.5 miles away

  • Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Birmingham · B30 1UL · Birmingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att847.0
    • P80.2
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence10.5%

    0.7 miles away

  • The University of Birmingham School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Free schools · Secondary

    Birmingham · B29 6QU · Birmingham

    Ages 11–19

    • Att847.1
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence9.8%

    1.4 miles away

  • Selly Park Girls' School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Birmingham · B29 7PH · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.5
    • P80.6
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.7 miles away

  • E-ACT Shenley Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B29 4HE · Birmingham

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.2
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+32%
    • Absence10.5%

    1.7 miles away

  • Turves Green Boys' School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Birmingham · B31 4BS · Birmingham

    Ages 11–18

    • Att843.5
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+49%
    • Absence10.2%

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Clayton
Telephone
01216280010
Website
http://www.knbs.co.uk/

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