SchoolScoresKnowle CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0JE
01564 776209 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
176 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Solihull comparisons use the 24 of its 43 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 14th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 13th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 39% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 14th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 91% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 47 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 13th highest of 21 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 52% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 124 parents who had raised a concern 14th highest of 23 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Solihull. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Solihull figures pool parents at the Solihull schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
73% — 6 points above the Solihull average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 67% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 22% | 12% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 79% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Solihull. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 60 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 199 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 24.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 33rd highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 2.5%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 14.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 39th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 12.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 33rd lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 37% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 23rd highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 60% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.4 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 17th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 37th highest of 43 state primary schools in Solihull. Higher than 18% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 14.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bentley Heath CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dorridge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lady Katherine Leveson CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alphege CofE Junior School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkspath Junior and Infant School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Alphege CofE Infant and Nursery School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Tudor Grange Primary Academy Yew Tree 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 84% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eversfield Preparatory School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Knowle CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Knowle CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
How did Knowle CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Knowle CofE Primary Academy?
92% of the 176 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Knowle CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Knowle CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 60 families put Knowle CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 58 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139457.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.