Kingswood School, Solihull
Kingswood School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 16 in Solihull. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kingswood School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Kingswood School are Aspire Ap School (2 miles, Good); Eversfield Preparatory School (2.1 miles); Ruckleigh School (2.2 miles); and Solihull School (2.4 miles, selective).
Aspire Ap SchoolEversfield Preparatory SchoolRuckleigh SchoolSolihull School
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kingswood School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 15 pupils (37.5%) received SEN support and 4 (10%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Shirley Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shirley Church (opposite), 110 metres away.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
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 January 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kingswood School excels at developing the whole child. The school combines strong academic teaching - particularly in reading - with excellent character development that builds pupils' confidence and independence. The warm, inclusive atmosphere means every child feels safe and welcomed, and pupils are motivated to work hard and support each other.
Key Strengths
- Excellent phonics teaching and reading development - pupils become confident, fluent readers by Year 3
- Strong focus on character and personal development, helping pupils develop kindness, respect and independence
- Very good behaviour and positive attitudes to learning with pupils looking after each other
- Thorough understanding of individual pupils' needs, particularly those with SEND, ensuring equal access
- Thoughtfully planned personal, social and health education curriculum that encourages discussion of current affairs
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the school has not clearly identified the precise knowledge pupils should learn and remember
- Assessment approaches lack precision in some subjects, making it harder for teachers to spot and fill learning gaps
- Personal, social and health education assessment strategies not yet fully established across all year groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff dealing quickly and effectively with any issues and pupils trusting adults to keep them safe.
Extracurricular Activities
House captain and school councillor roles, after-school clubs, school trips, Buddhist faith workshop, tuck shop management, leadership activities
Kingswood School is a small independent school for ages 2-16 that prioritises pupils' well-being and has high ambitions for their success. The school maintains warm relationships between adults and pupils, creating a calm and inclusive learning environment.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Social & online
Keep up with Kingswood School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Kingswood School.
- Emerald ASC Solihull200m away · Not yet graded
- Central Coaching and Sports Academy880m away · Not yet graded
- Central Out of School Club880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 24 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
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 Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 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
40%
Available places
40 pupils
100 places
60 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Solihull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Solihull
Across Solihull council
Places available
3,299
Applications
2,632
Got 1st preference
79.7%
Got preferred school
97.1%
All secondary applications across Solihull council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
4
EHC Plans
47.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
40
Total Pupils
27
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Kingswood School
What is Kingswood School's Ofsted rating?
Kingswood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2025.
Does Kingswood School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in January 2025, Kingswood School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Kingswood School?
Kingswood School has around 40 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kingswood School?
Kingswood 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 Kingswood School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Kingswood School: Emerald ASC Solihull (200m away, registered, not yet graded), Central Coaching and Sports Academy (880m away, registered, not yet graded) and Central Out of School Club (880m 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 Kingswood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 24 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 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 Solihull is 12 (the median across 90 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingswood School?
Kingswood School is at St James Place, Shirley, Solihull, West Midlands, B90 2BA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)