The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 441
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Ms Amy Lassman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Curriculum and development visit
November 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Colville Road, Nelson Mandela Community School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 8EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHazelwood School and Training Centre
Independent · 362m away
St Paul's School
Independent · 463m away
Anderton Park Primary School
Primary · 575m away
Green Oak Academy
Independent · 653m away
Arden Primary School
Primary · 828m away
City of Birmingham School
Pupil referral unit · 924m away
Birmingham Rathbone School of LE
Independent · 941m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 950m away
Questions parents ask
What is Nelson Mandela School's Ofsted rating?
Nelson Mandela School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nelson Mandela School?
Nelson Mandela School currently has 441 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nelson Mandela School take?
Nelson Mandela School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nelson Mandela School?
Nelson Mandela School is in Birmingham, B12 8EH, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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