Classpot

E-ACT Nechells Academy

Birmingham, B7 5LBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2021
KS2 Results
20%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
#13,553
of 13,686 nationally

About E-ACT Nechells Academy

E-ACT Nechells Academy’s headline KS2 results sit well below the Birmingham local authority average, which is a significant point for parents to weigh up. In the 2023/24 academic year, just 20% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a LA average of 63%. That places the school 253rd out of 254 primary schools in Birmingham, putting it in the bottom 1% locally. The school’s individual subject scores also lag behind: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, 43% in reading and 37% in writing. No pupils achieved the higher standard in maths or writing, and only 10% did so in reading. These figures reflect a school serving a community with very high levels of disadvantage — 69.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, more than double the national average — and the context is important when interpreting the raw results.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEliot Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B7 5LB
HeadteacherKathy Mellor
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils193
Free School Meals (FSM)69.4%
School Capacity193 / 236 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 May 2021
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketDanceCross CountrySwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaGardeningCodingScience ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About E-ACT Nechells Academy

E-ACT Nechells Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.