King's Norton Boys' School
URN: 103562 • Birmingham B30 1DY
Overview
- Name
- King's Norton Boys' School
- URN
- 103562
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Clayton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Northfield Road, Birmingham B30 1DY
Summary
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys is a foundation secondary school located in Birmingham, accommodating 795 students with a capacity of 800. The school is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive community, blending over 100 years of tradition with modern educational practices. As part of the King Edward VI Multi Academy Trust, it aims to enhance educational opportunities in Birmingham.
The school offers a diverse curriculum and encourages student engagement through various house competitions. Students are assigned to one of six houses—Austin, Chamberlin, Lloyd, Regis, Varley, and Tolkien—named after notable figures from Birmingham. This structure promotes teamwork and community spirit, allowing students to participate in competitions throughout the academic year.
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys also hosts an annual Open Evening and morning tours, providing prospective families with insights into school life, the curriculum, and the supportive environment. The school is committed to ensuring that every student thrives academically and personally, with a focus on traditional values and forward-thinking approaches to education.
The school offers a diverse curriculum and encourages student engagement through various house competitions. Students are assigned to one of six houses—Austin, Chamberlin, Lloyd, Regis, Varley, and Tolkien—named after notable figures from Birmingham. This structure promotes teamwork and community spirit, allowing students to participate in competitions throughout the academic year.
King Edward VI King's Norton School for Boys also hosts an annual Open Evening and morning tours, providing prospective families with insights into school life, the curriculum, and the supportive environment. The school is committed to ensuring that every student thrives academically and personally, with a focus on traditional values and forward-thinking approaches to education.
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Nearby alternatives
- Handsworth Grammar School (76.3)
- Swanshurst School (74.9)
- Kings Norton Girls' School (73.3)
- St Paul's School for Girls (72.5)
- King Edward VI Aston School (72.1)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 800
- Pupils
- 795
- Boys
- 795
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 27.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 795 | 795 | 0 | 800 | 27.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 795 | 795 | 0 | 800 | 27.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 754 | 754 | 0 | 800 | 27.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 754 | 754 | 0 | 732 | 27.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 722 | 722 | 0 | 732 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 654 | 654 | 0 | 655 | 20.30 |
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