Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
99%
Capacity
416
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is a mixed primary school in Birmingham that is running very close to capacity, with 416 pupils on roll against a published capacity of 420. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 62.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average for primary schools. Demand for places is exceptionally strong. For entry in 2025/26, the school received 130 applications for just 28 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.64 applicants per place. Of those 130 applications, 26 were first-preference choices, and 26 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put the school first received a place, but competition from other preferences was fierce. The school also offers nursery provision, which may feed into reception intake.
Academically, Mansfield Green presents a mixed picture. In the most recent Key Stage 2 results (2023/24), 56% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That is below the Birmingham local authority average of 63%, and places the school 180th out of 254 primary schools in the city — in the bottom half of the LA ranking. However, the school’s Ofsted rating tells a different story. In its most recent graded inspection in 2018, it was judged Outstanding overall, with Outstanding ratings for early years provision, leadership and management, and personal development. An ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed the school remains Outstanding, though with a note of concern. The previous inspection in 2016 had rated the school Requires Improvement, so the turnaround has been significant.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a Forest School, library, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, cricket, netball and dance, while clubs include chess, coding, choir, gardening, film club and science club. SEND provision is extensive, covering moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulties. For families considering Mansfield Green, the key takeaway is that it is a heavily oversubscribed school in a disadvantaged area that has transformed its Ofsted rating from Requires Improvement to Outstanding. It suits families who prioritise a strong Ofsted rating and inclusive SEND support, but who are comfortable with KS2 outcomes that sit below the local average.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Albert Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B6 5NH |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Eaton |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 416 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 62.5% |
| School Capacity | 416 / 420 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9091st of 13,686
Nationally
925th of 1,378
In West Midlands
180th of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
56%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
130
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian46.8%
- Mixed9.1%
- White (other)4.8%
- Black4.3%
- White British2.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
26
Total schools
22
Oversubscribed
18
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Albert Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B6 5NH
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