Nonsuch Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Nonsuch Primary School currently has around 188 pupils on roll, which is about 60% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.3% boys and 52.7% girls. Around 63.8% 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 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.3%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 40.4%. african pupils make up about 17.6%
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: | Wood Leasow, Birmingham, B32 3SE |
| Website: | https://www.nonsuch.bham.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01214642064 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Siobhan Sanders |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142358 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 188 |
| Number of Boys: | 89 |
| Number of Girls: | 99 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 40.40% | 76 |
| African | 17.60% | 33 |
| Pakistani | 8.00% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.40% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.40% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.30% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 3.70% | 7 |
| Other Black | 3.20% | 6 |
| Other White | 2.70% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 2.10% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 1.10% | 2 |
| Indian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Weoley Castle Nursery School 109 Weoley Castle Road , Weoley Castle B29 5QD | 4out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch Primary School Wood Leasow , Woodgate Valley B32 3SE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Adams Hill , Bartley Green B32 3QD | 4out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| World's End Infant and Nursery School Worlds End Lane , Quinton B32 2SA | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest School A Specialist Maths and Computing College and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | - not rated | 794 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre Stonehouse Lane , B32 3AE | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Bartley Green School Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bartley Green School A Specialist Technology and Sports College Adams Hill , B32 3QJ | - not rated | 942 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newman University, Birmingham Genners Lane , Bartley Green B32 3NT | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Laces Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Baskerville School Fellows Lane , Harborne B17 9TS | 3out of 4 | 2,591 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Alexandra College 49 Court Oak Road , Harborne B17 9TG | - not rated | 2,809 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eccleston School 22 St Peter's Road , Harborne B17 0AX | - not rated | 2,939 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.