Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0JEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Knowle Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Solihull for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 89 schools in Solihull. It ranks 13th of 32 primary schools in Solihull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 October 2023, report published 29 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 17 October 2023
Patience, gentleness and kindness lie at the heart of Knowle CofE Primary Academy. A strong Christian ethos underpins relationships and expectations. Pupils are happy to attend school because they believe staff care for them. Parents, carers and staff want the very best for every pupil. The school has set a high expectation that all pupils will experience 'Life in all its fullness'. Pupils learn well. Most quickly acquire and understand the important knowledge they need. Caring relationships promote a sense of calm and self-control. This is a peaceful and purposeful environment. When pupils need extra help to get the most from their time at school, staff act quickly to help them. Pupils, parents and staff agree that behaviour is strong across the school. As a result, this is a kind and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and are safe. This school enriches the lives of its pupils and develops a sense of responsibility and pride in the community. An impressive range of clubs, such as gymnastics, musical theatre, cheerleading and others, help pupils develop hobbies and interests. There are frequent opportunities to support such charities as the local food bank or Royal British Legion, and these help pupils develop a strong sense of social responsibility.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum starts in Year 1 and does not build on what pupils have learned in the early years. In these instances, written plans do not clearly define how learning links to and builds on learning from the early years. The school should ensure that, in all subjects, the written curriculum intent in Year 1 builds on what pupils have learned in the early years.
- In some lessons, teachers do not routinely check on what pupils have learned and understood from that lesson. This results in some pupils not being ready for the next steps in their learning. The school should ensure that all staff are skilled in and aware of the school's assessment systems and implement them consistently.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
468 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Knowle Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Dorridge Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Alphege Church of England Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- KNOWLE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Stonehill
- Phone
- 01564776209
- Address
- Kixley Lane, Knowle, Solihull, B93 0JE
- Local authority
- Solihull
- URN
- 139457
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.