Nonsuch Primary School

About Nonsuch Primary School

Nonsuch Primary School in Birmingham is a mixed state primary for children aged 4 to 11, currently operating well below its capacity. With 188 pupils against a school capacity of 315, there is significant room for growth. The school serves a community with high levels of disadvantage: 63.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, far above the national average. Despite this, demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 36 applications for 27 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.33 applicants per place. Of those, 26 were first-preference applications, and 26 first-preference offers were made, indicating that nearly every family who wanted a place got one. Headteacher Siobhan Sanders leads a school that has a nursery provision, offering continuity for families from early years through to Year 6.

Academically, Nonsuch is a solidly performing school, though not among the highest achievers in Birmingham. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, the school received a Good rating across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This marked a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Requires Improvement. At Key Stage 2 in 2023/24, 61% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, just below the Birmingham local authority average of 63%. Reading scores were a relative strength, with 71% reaching the expected standard and an average score of 103. Maths followed closely at 64% expected and an average score of 101. Only 4% of pupils achieved the higher standard across all three subjects, placing the school in the bottom half nationally, at the 54th percentile.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a library, gymnasium, dining hall, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers football, cricket, cross country, tennis and dance, while clubs include coding, art club and film club. For families with children who have additional needs, Nonsuch provides support for a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The school is not oversubscribed to the point of being hard to get into, making it a realistic option for local families who want a Good-rated school with strong pastoral support. It sits 145th out of 254 primary schools in Birmingham, and the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative, St Peter's Catholic Primary School, is just one kilometre away for those considering other options.

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