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Nelson Primary School
King Edward's Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2PJ, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
440
Capacity
446
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, it's worth noting that only 3% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, though prospective parents may want to consider the level of parental engagement reflected in the feedback.
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Last inspected: 17 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (15 responses)
★★★★★3.4
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
Behaviour is good
80%
My child makes good progress
73%
Good range of subjects
73%
School keeps me informed
67%
I'd recommend this school
67%
Progress is communicated
67%
School has high expectations
60%
School supports development
53%
School responds to concerns
40%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African32.3%
Other22.3%
Asian Indian9.1%
Asian Pakistani5.5%
Mixed Other4.5%
White Other4.5%
Asian Other3.4%
Mixed W+B African2.7%
Black Other2.7%
White British2.7%
Black Caribbean2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi2.0%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Location
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52.48111, -1.91594 · B1 2PJ
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103237
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.nelson.bham.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Nelson Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Nelson Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 March 2015.
Is Nelson Primary School a good school?
Nelson Primary School scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Nelson Primary School?
Based on 15 Ofsted Parent View responses, Nelson Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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