Nelson Junior and Infant School

A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Nelson Junior and Infant School.

Birmingham, B12PJ Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
59.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 70.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 March 2015
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
King Edward's Road
Ladywood
Birmingham, B12PJ
Phone
1214642201
Website
nelson.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103237
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
King Edward's Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B1 2PJ
Website
www.nelson.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
446 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
443
Free School Meals
48.2% (214 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (15 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
70.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
70.0 (+11.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
14.0 (3.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
49
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
443 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Team Nelson: Together We Shine"

Compassionate Capable Community

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dance (after-school clubs) Other after-school clubs (including sports)

Sports

Dance Other sports

Facilities

Early years outdoor area Sensory room Regulation Zone Cabin in the Woods On-site swimming pool Mile Walking Track around the school field

Curriculum Highlights

English: Reading for Pleasure; Talk for Writing; SPAG; lifelong enjoyment of English; vocabulary development. Mathematics: CPA (Concrete, Pictorial, Abstract) approach; Rekenrek & Bar Modelling; financial literacy; problem-solving; Maths Ambassadors. Music: Life-long love of music; community engagement; partnerships with Town Hall, Symphony Hall, CBSO, Repertory Theatre, Crescent Theatre; Ex Cathedra Vocal Academy partnership (on-site Saturdays). Computing: Foundations of Computer Science; online safety and digital citizenship; interdisciplinary learning. Science: Hands-on learning; developing analytical thinking; integration with other subjects. Geography/History/Art/DT/PE: Fieldwork and local/global perspectives; real-world connections; vocabulary and retrieval practice.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club opens at 7:50 am; before and after-school activities are available; after-school provision ends at 5:30 pm; paid breakfast club.

SEND Provision

Well-equipped sensory room; dedicated Regulation Zone for UKS2; Cabin in the Woods with specialist staff; inclusive curriculum with classroom adaptations and personalised interventions (EHCP targets).

Admissions Criteria

Reception places start in the September after a child’s fourth birthday. Applications are made online by parents/carers. Applications open on 1 October (year before admission) for entry in September of the next year, with a closing date of 15 January; late applications are processed after the offer of places on 16 April. An admission pack can be obtained from the school with original supporting documents.

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