King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys
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Attainment 8 of 47.6 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 47.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 68%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 171 | 47.6 | — | 67.8% | 53.8% | 4.3 |
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School information
| URN | 150320 |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Region | West Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher David Clayton |
| Trust | KING EDWARD VI ACADEMY TRUST BIRMINGHAM |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | B30 1DY |
| Latest pupils | 171 |
| FSM eligible | 29.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Northfield Road, King's Norton, Birmingham, West Midlands, B30 1DY
http://www.knbs.co.uk/View local authority page1216280010| DfE number | 5415 |
| UKPRN | 10093934 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2024 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 25 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 3 Jul 2023 |
| Publication date | 25 Sept 2023 |