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Nelson Mandela School

Birmingham, B12 8EHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
47 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
#7,297
of 13,686 nationally

About Nelson Mandela School

Nelson Mandela School is a popular choice among Birmingham families, with 47 first-preference applications for just 48 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.83 applicants per place. This level of demand suggests strong local confidence in the school, and while the Department for Education’s Parent View data isn’t included here, the oversubscription alone signals that many parents actively want their children to attend. The school is a state primary for ages 3 to 11, with a nursery provision, and is led by headteacher Amy Lassman. It serves a diverse community, with 51% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. The school’s capacity is 498, and it currently has 441 pupils on roll, so there is some room for growth. Facilities include an ICT suite, sports hall, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, and playing fields, alongside clubs like chess, coding, and gardening.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressColville Road, Nelson Mandela Community School, Birmingham, Birmingham, B12 8EH
HeadteacherAmy Lassman
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils441
Free School Meals (FSM)51.0%
School Capacity441 / 498 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallArt StudiosMusic RoomsGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketDanceTennisCross Country

Clubs & Activities

ChessCodingGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Nelson Mandela School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.