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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/05/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 236
Number of Pupils: 193
Number of Boys: 107
Number of Girls: 86

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 3.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African24.40%47
Pakistani23.80%46
Other Asian12.40%24
Other Black10.40%20
Other (any other ethnic group)4.70%9
Caribbean4.70%9
Bangladeshi4.70%9
Indian3.60%7
Other Mixed3.10%6
White British2.10%4
Other White2.10%4
White and Asian2.10%4
Chinese0.50%1
White and Black Caribbean0.50%1
Gypsy/Roma0.50%1
Unclassified0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Well Below Average (-3.8)
Writing: Average (-0.9)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
26%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
59%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
98.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
103.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
98.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.7
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.