Kings Rise Academy
Hornsey Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0JLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kings Rise Academy is a primary school in Birmingham for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. It ranks 201st of 264 primary schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2023, report published 24 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Pupils told inspectors that they felt it was an 'honour and a privilege' to attend Kings Rise Academy. They are right. A strong sense of calm, unity and community weaves its way through the daily life of the school. The school's values of 'kindness, respect and activity' guide pupils and staff in all they do. 'Together we succeed' sets the vision and ambition for the school. Pupils learn the ingredients of being a good citizen through the school's values. They know right from wrong and behave in a safe and considerate manner. Staff deal with any inappropriate behaviour swiftly and thoroughly. Pupils focus on their learning and achieve well. Leaders see the school as a central cog within the community. They connect school, family and the community in a powerful way. Pupils may be found at the opera, at the seaside or at a farm as well as in the classroom. Year 6 pupils loved their recent sleepover in the school grounds. A unique slice of school life happens in the nature garden with regard to the Kings Rise Academy knowledge and experience. Pupils see this space as special and spiritual; a space where 'you relax, learn and care for nature. It is a really nice experience.'
What the school should improve
- Leaders do not check sufficiently well on the effectiveness of their actions to improve the curriculum. This means they are less clear on what is working well and what is not. Leaders should ensure that any actions they take to improve the curriculum are evaluated.
- At times, teachers are not consistently implementing the curriculum in some subjects as intended. This means that pupils are not securing what they know to the depth that they require to build their learning over time. Leaders should extend teachers' subject knowledge and skills in order to enhance the teaching of the curriculum.
- On occasion, teachers do not address pupils' misconceptions when they arise. This means that pupils make similar mistakes over time or are left with gaps in their knowledge. Leaders should ensure that all teachers check what pupils have learned and understood, and make appropriate adaptations to what they are teaching, to rectify any misunderstandings.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
428 pupils on roll, with places for 459
Schools near Kings Rise Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twickenham Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Christ The King Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Kingsthorne Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Warren Farm Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Sutton Park Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Noonan
- Phone
- 01214644635
- Address
- Hornsey Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0JL
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 138889
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.