Kings Heath Primary School, Birmingham
Kings Heath Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 72nd-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 4,096th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kings Heath Primary School in detail
Kings Heath Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Kings Heath Primary School is a happy school because the children feel safe and secure. They are cared for by a committed, caring and skilled staff who pride themselves on creating an environment where pupils can express themselves. My name is Mark Court and as the Headteacher, I am very proud to welcome you to Kings Heath Primary School."
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Kings Heath Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 81% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 79% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Kings Heath Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 53 families put Kings Heath Primary School as their first choice and 208 named it as one of their preferences, for 63 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kings Heath Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kings Heath Primary School are St Dunstan's Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 94% reading, 90% maths); King David Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 76% reading, 76% maths); Moseley Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 90% maths); and Wheelers Lane Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).
Kings Heath Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Dunstan's Catholic Primary SchoolKing David Primary SchoolMoseley Church of England Primary SchoolWheelers Lane Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 135 pupils (21%) received SEN support and 10 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kings Heath Rail Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Findlay Road (before), 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kings Heath Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Kings Heath Primary School are Queensbridge School (0.3 miles), Bishop Challoner Catholic College (0.3 miles), Wheelers Lane Technology College (0.7 miles) and King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys (0.7 miles).
Queensbridge SchoolBishop Challoner Catholic CollegeWheelers Lane Technology CollegeKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
26.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 86% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 69% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.5
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
21
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Kings Heath Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kings Heath Primary School.
- Central Education @ Kings Heath PrimaryAt the school · Not yet graded
- Kings Heath PlaycareAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Kings Heath Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Birmingham. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Kings Heath Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Kings Heath Primary School is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 32 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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.
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Your chances of a place at Kings Heath Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
627 pupils
621 places
6 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(6)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
135
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
22.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
643
Total Pupils
308
Boys
335
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
20.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,197
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,050
Per pupil
£3524k
Total funding
£198k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
12.6%
Persistent absence
555
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Kings Heath Primary School
Questions parents ask about Kings Heath Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kings Heath Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kings Heath Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 86% reached the expected standard in reading and 81% did so in maths.
What is Kings Heath Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kings Heath Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for Kings Heath Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kings Heath Primary School is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Kings Heath Primary School?
Kings Heath Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Kings Heath Primary School?
Classes at Kings Heath Primary School average 29.5 pupils (2025/26). 6 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Kings Heath Primary School?
Kings Heath Primary School has around 643 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kings Heath Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Kings Heath Primary School in 2024/25. 12.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kings Heath Primary School?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Kings Heath Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Kings Heath Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Central Education @ Kings Heath Primary (registered, not yet graded) and Kings Heath Playcare (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Kings Heath Primary School's term dates?
Kings Heath Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Birmingham. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Kings Heath Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 32 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Kings Heath Primary School?
Kings Heath Primary School is at Valentine Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, West Midlands, B14 7AJ.
Sources: Birmingham term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)