Knowle Church of England Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Solihull. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Knowle Church of England Primary Academy.

Solihull, B930JE Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
70.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 83.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
83.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 October 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Kixley Lane
Knowle
Solihull, B930JE
Phone
1564776209
Website
knowle.solihull.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139457
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0JE
Website
http://www.knowle.solihull.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
Capacity
480 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Birmingham
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
474
Free School Meals
9.1% (43 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
96.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
83.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
22.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
110.0
Grammar Score:
111.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
83.0 (+24.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
22.0 (+14.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.4 (11.1 below average)
Maths Score:
110.0 (+5.9 vs average)
Low Absence Rate:
3.7 (2.9 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 110.0 110.0
2023 109.0 109.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
474 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing in God's Love; Flourishing Together"

LOVE JOY PEACE PATIENCE KINDNESS GOODNESS FAITHFULNESS GENTLENESS SELF-CONTROL

Knowle CE Primary Academy is a Church of England primary academy with a Christian vision rooted in the Bible; the Fruits of the Spirit are the school values; the Knowle Parish Church relationship enriches school life, with church leaders delivering worship and leading clubs.

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum is inclusive, creative and challenging and informed by the National Curriculum, with an extensive programme of off-site educational experiences and exposure to experts and specialists. The WOW! FACTOR in teaching and learning. A highly personalised, cross-curricular, thematic approach to learning. The Fruit of the Spirit values underpin the school ethos and curriculum is rooted in Christian faith. Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural Education is embedded throughout the curriculum. Assessment and tracking of pupil progress are part of the curriculum approach.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Extended Services including Breakfast Buddies and Playworkers; Under 8's Leader and Over 8's Leader.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions policy; Our admissions process from Reception onwards will then form part of Solihull Council’s coordinated scheme.

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