Kimichi School, Birmingham
Kimichi School is an independent school for pupils aged 9 to 18 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2026 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kimichi School in detail
Kimichi School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include orchestra and debating.
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Kimichi School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kimichi School are Al-Burhan Grammar School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); Al-Ameen Primary School (1.4 miles); Aspire Ap School (1.7 miles, Good); and Darul Uloom Islamic High School (1.9 miles, selective).
Al-Burhan Grammar SchoolAl-Ameen Primary SchoolAspire Ap SchoolDarul Uloom Islamic High School
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 20 (37%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Acocks Green Rail Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Francis Road (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Kimichi School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kimichi School creates a safe, welcoming community where pupils feel secure and trusted staff know how to help them. As a specialist music school, the school plans to develop boarders' musical talents through enhanced opportunities and carefully planned free-time activities. The school has thoughtfully prepared for boarding provision with proper safeguarding arrangements, health and safety checks, and plans to build independence skills like cooking and laundry.
Key Strengths
- Clear vision and values with strong commitment from staff and pupils creating a cohesive school community
- Robust governance with board of trustees and governing body providing effective oversight and accountability
- Safeguarding is a priority with well-understood local risks, regular staff training, and quick appropriate responses to concerns
- Well-considered boarding accommodation designed to feel homely with single-sex wings and ensuite facilities
- Comprehensive health and safety arrangements including fire risk assessments and specialist health checks
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with robust systems, clear policies, regular staff training, well-used reporting systems, and strong partnership working with external agencies to support families.
Extracurricular Activities
Music enrichment activities, free-time activities and pastimes tailored to boarders' interests, restorative work and peer relationship building
Kimichi School is applying to add boarding provision to its existing independent school. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all relevant standards for both the school and the new boarding provision if approved.
About
Kimichi School is a private secondary school specialising in music in Acocks Green, Birmingham, England. The school was founded in 2014 by Sally Alexander who was awarded an MBE for her Services to Education in HM The Queen's Birthday Honours 2021.
From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Kimichi School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Kimichi School
Open Evening
3 Oct 2026
We don’t just teach music - we live it
3 Oct 2026
Kimichi News | Issue 5 - Macmillan Special
3 Oct 2026
Kimichi Joins the UKLA Book Awards Jury
22 Sep 2026
Kimichi News Issue No.2 | 11.09.26
21 Sep 2026
Kimichi News Issue No.3 | 18.09.26
21 Sep 2026
From Kimichi School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kimichi School.
- SHINING STARS LEARNING750m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 20 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
77%
Available places
54 pupils
70 places
16 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
14,956
Applications
14,483
Got 1st preference
75.7%
Got preferred school
97.4%
All secondary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
20
EHC Plans
37.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
54
Total Pupils
24
Boys
30
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kimichi School
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Kimichi School
What are GCSE results like at Kimichi School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Kimichi School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is Kimichi School's Ofsted rating?
Kimichi School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2026, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2024, it was rated Good.
Does Kimichi School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2024, Kimichi School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Kimichi School?
Kimichi School has around 54 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kimichi School?
Kimichi School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Kimichi School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Kimichi School: SHINING STARS LEARNING (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Kimichi School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 20 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kimichi School?
Kimichi School is at Eastbourne House, 111 Yardley Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B27 6LL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)