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Kimichi School is a private secondary-stage school in Birmingham, West Midlands, with a published age range of 9-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 9-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 9-18
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Kimichi School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 9-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- Ofsted ?
- All standards Met
Overview
Overview
Music defines Kimichi School, where small classes and pastoral support shape a co-educational route for ages 9 to 18. GCSE and sixth-form stages are offered, and every pupil is expected to play an instrument or take one up after joining, although entry is not based on musical ability. That expectation gives music a structural place in everyday education.
English, mathematics, science, history, geography, art and Japanese sit beside careers and LIFE, a personal-development and citizenship programme. Sixth-form pupils can complete GCSEs or take a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music Technology. The curriculum therefore keeps a general academic base while allowing the later years to deepen a music-technology specialism.
Entry begins with an application form, recent academic information and other relevant details. There is no bursary pot, though possible help with fees can be discussed. Boarding needs direct clarification: the establishment is recorded as non-boarding, while Elmdon House is described separately as boarding for 11-to-16 pupils, with a maximum of 20 boarders. Behaviour and attitudes were Outstanding in February 2024; the displayed overall outcome remained Good after an additional inspection in April 2026.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 15.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 15.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.02
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Birmingham and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 9-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Passey
- Pupil roll
- 54 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Eastbourne House, 111 Yardley Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, West Midlands
- Postcode
- B27 6LL
- Area
- Birmingham
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Passey
School contact
- School phone
- 01216795298
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions email
- hello@kimichischool.co.uk
- Admissions phone
- 01216795298
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 9-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
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Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 15.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.02 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
All standards Met
Latest inspection: 27 February 2024
- Quality of education
- 2
- Behaviour and attitudes
- 1
- Personal development
- 2
- Leadership and management
- 2
- Sixth form provision
- 2
Quick summary
- Ofsted inspection outcome: Ofsted's latest independent school standard inspection began on 2024-02-27. The reported outcome is: All standards Met.
- Ofsted safeguarding: The Ofsted dataset records safeguarding as: Yes.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Kimichi School handle admissions?
Kimichi School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Kimichi School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Kimichi School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Kimichi School?
Kimichi School is currently rated All standards Met following the latest published inspection dated 27 February 2024.