The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 440
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 45.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Miss Claire Louise Forrest (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
King Edward's Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1 2PJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCity Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St George's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Mander Portman Woodward Independent College
Independent · 1.3km away
St Thomas Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hopwood Hall School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Thomas Centre Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
James Brindley School
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Nelson Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Nelson Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School currently has 440 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Nelson Primary School take?
Nelson Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Nelson Primary School?
Nelson Primary School is in Birmingham, B1 2PJ, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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