Is Kings Heath Secondary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 55th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kings Heath Secondary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Kings Heath Secondary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46 (England: 46.2). 50.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Kings Heath Secondary School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Kings Heath Secondary School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Kings Heath Secondary School

Chamberlain Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0QP

Local ranking55th of 89 secondary schools in Birmingham

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

806

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 8 March 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 46.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.4% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.9% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 135

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 783
Boys: 718 (90%)
Girls: 76 (10%)
Capacity: 806 (99% full)
SEND: 17.5%
FSM Eligible: 49.2%
EAL: 49.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.8%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 51.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,373/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 28.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 42.1%
White British: 11.1%
Other: 9.0%
Asian Other: 7.3%
Black African: 7.2%
Asian Bangladeshi: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 3.3%

42.1%

Asian Pakistani

11.1%

White British

9.0%

Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01214644454

m.orton@khss.org.uk

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Chamberlain Road

Birmingham, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 103486
UKPRN: 10016304
Establishment No.: 4063

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