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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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