E-ACT Nechells Academy, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
E-ACT Nechells Academy currently has around 193 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.4% boys and 44.6% girls. Around 69.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.7%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 24.4%. pakistani pupils make up about 23.8% , followed by other asian at 12.4%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Eliot Street, Birmingham, B7 5LB |
| Website: | http://nechellsacademy.e-act.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01214642102 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kathy Mellor |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 138396 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 236 |
| Number of Pupils: | 193 |
| Number of Boys: | 107 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| African | 24.40% | 47 |
| Pakistani | 23.80% | 46 |
| Other Asian | 12.40% | 24 |
| Other Black | 10.40% | 20 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.70% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 4.70% | 9 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.70% | 9 |
| Indian | 3.60% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 3.10% | 6 |
| White British | 2.10% | 4 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsbury Nursery School Bloomsbury Street , Nechells B7 5BX | 4out of 4 | 1,442 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Highfield Road , B8 3QF | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamestower Nursery School Oliver Street , Nechells B7 5BL | - not rated | 1,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Adderley Nursery School 1 St. Saviours Road , B8 1HN | 4out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Featherstone Nursery School 29 Highcroft Road , Erdington B23 6AU | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nechells Junior and Infant School (NC) Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Nechells Academy Eliot Street , Nechells B7 5LB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Academy Butlin Street , Nechells B7 5NS | 3out of 4 | 582 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clement's Church of England Primary School Butlin Street , B7 5NS | - not rated | 582 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Park Primary Academy Church Lane , Aston B6 5UQ | 3out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| King Edward VI Aston School Frederick Road , Aston B6 6DJ | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kajans Hospitality & Catering Studio College - Khcsc Whitehead Road , Aston B6 6EL | - not rated | 2,020 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jaffray School Fentham Road , Erdington B23 6AB | - not rated | 2,033 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rockwood Academy Naseby Road , Alum Rock B8 3HG | 3out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Mason College Slade Road , B23 7JH | - not rated | 2,222 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aston University Mathematics School 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,478 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The National College for Advanced Transport and Infrastructure 2 Lister Street , B7 4AG | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birmingham Metropolitan College Jennens Road , B4 7PS | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Solomon International Business School Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 1,984 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Star King Solomon Academy Lord Street , B7 4AA | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Hijrah School Burbidge Road , Bordesley Green B9 4US | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill High School C/O 28 Slade Road , Erdington B23 7PG | - not rated | 829 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wisdom Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pioneers Academy Sycamore Road , Aston B6 5UH | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Al Huda Girls' School 74-76 Washwood Heath Road , Saltley B8 1RD | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Birmingham Private School for Boys 68-70 Wright Road , Alum Rock B8 1NS | - not rated | 1,691 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.