Kings Norton Sixth Form Celebrates An Excellent Set Of A Level Results
Congratulations to Kings Norton Sixth Form students, and the teachers and support staff who worked with them, in achieving another excellent set of A Level results.
Kings Norton Sixth Form are celebrating an impressive set of A Level results, with 30.4% at grade A* or A and 59.4% at grade A*-B and an average grade of B-, with most subjects performing significantly above national average. These fantastic results reflect the immense hard work undertaken by students and staff over the last two years.
The staff and School Board are very proud of the achievements of the class of 2025 and are excited about the world of opportunities that now lies ahead for them. In September we will have students taking up places at the country’s very best universities, including Oxbridge, the Russell Group, and embarking upon high quality apprenticeships.
Nicola Raggett, the school’s Headteacher said: “Congratulations to all our students on their fantastic examination results, we are delighted and very proud of all their achievements. These results are due to the sheer hard work and determination of students and staff, alongside exceptional relationships and support which lies at the heart of our very successful Sixth Form. I wish all students continued success and happiness for their futures as they continue to flourish. Well done everybody.”
And how do our students feel?
“I am over the moon with my Results and thanks to the hard work, dedication, and support of all the staff I have been able to meet my University offer. My seven years at KNGS have been amazing, and I have memories that I will cherish forever. Thank you to everyone who has supported me!” Lois
“Very happy with my results today. I’ve really enjoyed my time at KNGS thanks to the fantastic teaching staff. Looking forward to continuing my studies at the University of Liverpool!” Oliver
“I am so happy with my results and I can’t thank my teachers enough for all of their support. Can’t wait to start Medicine in September!” Katie
“Very pleased with my results and happy to get into my first-choice University” George
“I’ve really enjoyed my time at KNGS over the last 7 years and am delighted with my results. I’m so grateful for the continued support given to me by my teachers throughout my A-levels and wouldn’t be going on to do what I’m doing in September without them. The sense of community in the 6th Form has been amazing. I’m going on to study a Biological Sciences degree at Warwick Uni next year. “ Holly
“I’m thankful to my teachers for believing in me and helping me achieve the results I needed to be able to study Law at university.” Carla
Ofsted 2025
Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form is delighted that following an ungraded inspection on 28th & 29th January 2025, that Ofsted confirm that we have taken effective action to maintain the standards of the ‘Outstanding’ 2019 report and that “the same high standards as in the rest of the school are present across the sixth form curriculum.”
The Headteacher Nicola Raggett said: “I am delighted Ofsted have agreed with our assessment of Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form. The positive comments in the report are a fantastic reflection of the continuing hard work and commitment of all our staff and students across our school & Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our ongoing outstanding achievements.”
Ofsted commented that:
“Pupils thrive at Kings Norton Girls’ School.”
“Pupils achieve very well as the school takes great care to ensure they are supported to achieve their potential.”
“Pupils feel happy and enriched by the opportunities which the school provides for them.”
“This school feels like a community.”
“The same high standards as in the rest of the school are present across the sixth form curriculum for these older students.”
A copy of the report can be found below:
Year 12 Launch Young Enterprise Company – Boxy
Who are we?
Boxy is a Young Enterprise company run by Year 12’s at Kings Norton Girls’ School and Sixth Form. We are a Social Enterprise dedicated to reducing waste while promoting youth sports participation and are excited to announce the launch of our Football Boot Donation Program. This initiative aims to provide children in need with access to upcycled boots, ensuring they can participate in football regardless of financial constraints, because did you know:
- 4.4 million children are not able to participate in sports that interest them due to cost-of-living crisis.
- Nearly a 1/3of UK parents have said their children missed out on sport opportunities due to economic reason.
- With around 105,000children living in poverty in Birmingham their opportunities when it comes to sport and activities are limited.
- On average the cost of children’s football boots is around £70
- 22 billion pairs of shoes are thrown away a year with 33 million running shoes discarded in land waste.
- Each pair of sport shoes requires 2257 gallons of water.
- For one pair of sport shoes has approximately a carbon footprint of 14kg of CO2; this is equivalent to 17 pineapples!!
Our program will place donation bins at well-known sports venues including football pitches, local parks, and football club stadiums across Birmingham and Solihull. These bins will offer a convenient and eco-friendly way for individuals to donate old, outgrown or unused sports shoes. Our aim is to inspire people to contribute to this cause and help equip young children with the proper footwear they need to succeed in sports. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to play sports, but financial barriers often prevent that from happening, by repurposing donated boots, we can help level the playing field and give kids the basics they need to be active, confident, and engaged in football and making sports accessible to all, regardless of their background or economic status.
How Boxy Works (The three ways to be involved!)
Donate: Drop off your old, outgrown, or unused football boots at our convenient donation bins, located at football pitches, local parks, and football club stadiums across Birmingham.
Exchange: Bring in your old boots and swap them for a pair of upcycled boots that fit. This ensures kids always have the right footwear as they grow, eliminating the need to buy new boots while reducing waste.
Buy Recycled Boots: Purchase a pair of high-quality, upcycled football boots at an affordable price. By choosing recycled boots, you’re not only saving money but also supporting a sustainable future.
On the 7th February, Boxy Boots had a fund raiser day. Students were allowed to come to school in their trainers and make a £1 donation or donate an old pair of football boots. In total we raised £397 and had 53 pairs of boots donated. Thank you to everyone who supported the event!
For any other information feel free to contact us at boxyboots@outlook.com or on Instagram @boxyboots
WMAT Student Leadership Event – Achieving More Together
On January 27th, student leaders from Kings Norton Girls’ School, Hall Green Secondary School, and Swanshurst Secondary School ca
me together for a transformative Student Leadership Event. The afternoon provided an exciting opportunity for young leaders to collaborate, develop key leadership skills, and share ideas on making a positive impact within their school and across the MAT.
The event featured a range of engaging workshops and interactive discussions focused on communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. Students participated in activities designed to enhance their confidence, decision-making abilities, and understanding of effective leadership for example building the tallest tower using only paper and cello tape.
One of the highlights of the day was the opportunity to connect with like-minded students from different schools, allowing for a rich exchange of perspectives and experiences. By the end of the event, students left feeling empowered, motivated and ready to take on leadership roles within their respective schools and also together as a MAT.
A huge thank you to everyone who organised and participated in this fantastic event. The dedication and enthusiasm shown by all attendees truly reflected the potential of these future leaders. We look forward to seeing the positive changes they will bring to their schools and communities!
KNGS Joins WMAT
We are thrilled to announce that Kings Norton Girls’ School has now transferred to West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) from the 1st January 2025. Alongside Swanshurst School and Hall Green School, Kings Norton Girls’ School has officially become one of the founding members of WMAT.
What this means for our students: –
• Collaborating to further improve the curriculum, our teaching and our resources.
• Opportunities to do this together where these are difficult to achieve alone, such as investment in support for mental health, early help and inclusion.
• Recruitment and retention of staff by developing career pathways and further enhancing professional development.
• Utilising and sharing the best practice from three schools to the benefit of everyone.
We hope you will share our excitement about this new chapter and the opportunities it presents. Our vision of ‘Achieving more together’ will guide our approach as we harness these opportunities to enhance the educational journey of our students.
Nicola Raggett, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) -WMAT & Headteacher – Kings Norton Girls’ School
Christmas Concert
Merry Christmas to one and all! As the Christmas holiday fast approaches Kings Norton Girls’ School got into the Christmas Spirit on Tuesday 17th December with our annual Christmas Concert. As always the quality of the performances was excellent with a huge number of students involved. I would like to extend a huge thank you to all parents who were able to come and support their child on the night and I wish you all a very restful Christmas period.
Mr Gell
Kings Norton Sixth Form Celebrates Exceptional A Level Results
Congratulations to Kings Norton Sixth Form students, and the teachers and support staff who worked with them, in achieving another exceptional set of A Level results.
Kings Norton Sixth Form are celebrating an impressive set of A Level results, with 36% at grade A* or A and 68% at grade A*-B and an average grade of B, with most subjects performing significantly above national average. In addition, we would like to congratulate Maddie, who was the highest performer across the whole country, in the OCR’s A Level Religious Studies examination. These outstanding results reflect the immense hard work undertaken by students and staff over the last two years.
The staff and Trustees are very proud of the achievements of the class of 2024 and are excited about the world of opportunities that now lies ahead for them. In September we will have students taking up places at the country’s very best universities, including Oxbridge, the Russell Group, and embarking upon high quality apprenticeships.
Nicola Raggett, the school’s Headteacher said: “Congratulations to all our students on their excellent examination results, we are delighted and very proud of all their achievements. These outstanding results are due to the sheer hard work and determination of students and staff, alongside exceptional relationships and support which lies at the heart of our very successful Sixth Form. I wish all students continued success and happiness for their futures as they continue to flourish. Well done everybody.”
And how do our students feel?
“I am very pleased with my results. I know that it is due to how hard I worked, but I would not have worked as hard as I did if it were not for my teachers and other staff being as supportive as they were. They really do care.” Oscar
“After seven incredible years at KNGS, I am thrilled to have achieved amazing A Level results. This success wouldn’t have been possible without the support and dedication of the brilliant teachers here. Thank you for believing in me and helping me reach my full potential.” Izzy
“I’d to emphasise a huge thank you to all my teachers and staff surrounding me. These results have made all the hard work worth it. Just thank you again.” Jamie
“I’m so thankful to my teachers who supported and encouraged me to achieve the best I can. I can’t wait to start the next phase!” Sophie
“I’m delighted with my results as I have achieved what I need to meet my Cambridge offer. I’m so grateful to the time, dedication and support offered by my teachers over the last 2 years. Each and every one of them has gone above and beyond to help me along the way. I wouldn’t have been able to achieve such an incredible result without them and everything Kings Norton Girls has offered me in the last 7 years.” Jack
“I’m very happy with my results. I really enjoyed sixth form and I’m so grateful to all my teachers for how supportive and helpful they were.” Amy
“I am so happy with my A Level results. Thanks to the hard work and support of all my teachers I have been able to secure a place at my first choice university. Having been a KNGS student for 7 years, I am so proud of what I have achieved and I’m very grateful for all of the opportunities that school has provided me. I’ll never forget my time here.” Megan
“Thank you to all my teachers and the staff at KNGS, I couldn’t have done it without them!” Maddie
“Utterly elated with my results.” Luke
WMAT Academy Consultation
The Governing Bodies of Hall Green School, Kings Norton Girls’ School, and Swanshurst School are consulting about our joint proposal to establish a new multi-academy trust (West Midlands Academy Trust, WMAT) and for all three schools to become academy schools within WMAT.
Kings Norton Sixth Form Celebrates Fantastic A Level Results
Congratulations to Kings Norton Sixth Form students, and the teachers and support staff who worked with them, in achieving a fantastic set of A Level results.
Kings Norton Sixth Form are celebrating an impressive set of A Level results, with a fantastic one third of grades at grade A* or A and two thirds at grade A*-B, with many subjects performing significantly above national average. These outstanding results reflect the immense hard work undertaken by students and staff over the last two years.
The staff and Governors are very proud of the achievements of the class of 2023 and are excited about the world of opportunities that now lies ahead for them. In September we will have students taking up places at the country’s very best universities, including the Russell Group, and embarking upon high quality apprenticeships.
Nicola Raggett, the school’s Headteacher said: “Congratulations to all our students on a fantastic set of examination results, we are delighted and very proud of all their achievements. These outstanding results are due to the sheer hard work and determination of students and staff, alongside exceptional relationships and support which lies at the heart of our very successful Sixth Form. I wish all students continued success and happiness for their futures as they continue to flourish. Well done everybody.”
And how do our students feel?
“When I opened my results, I was a little bit shocked that I’d done as well as my teachers expected. Their high expectations of me really motivated me to work hard and it payed off! I’ve loved my 7 years at Kings Norton Girls’ School & Sixth Form and I’m so proud of everything I’ve achieved there.” Daisy
“I am very happy with my A Level results and my time at Kings Norton Sixth Form, all thanks to the supportive teachers in KNGS Sixth. Also, the wide range of resources and opportunities provided are phenomenal. I can’t imagine studying in any other sixth form than Kings Norton.” Malissa
“Absolutely delighted with my results and being accepted to my preferred University course. Many thanks to my teachers at KNGS who helped me achieve my goals.” Xander
“I am extremely thankful to all my teachers who have supported me these past two years at Kings Norton Sixth Form. Opening my results today was nerve-wracking but my hard work had paid off. I was very happy with my results and was able to get into my first choice! Thanks again to all teachers and staff at KNSF.” Amelia
Kings Norton Sixth Form Enrolment – 24th August 2023
Kings Norton Sixth Form Enrolment will take place on Thursday 24th August 2023.