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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 315
Number of Pupils: 188
Number of Boys: 89
Number of Girls: 99

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 30.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British40.40%76
African17.60%33
Pakistani8.00%15
Other (any other ethnic group)7.40%14
White and Black Caribbean7.40%14
White and Asian4.30%8
Other Asian3.70%7
Other Black3.20%6
Other White2.70%5
Other Mixed2.10%4
Caribbean1.10%2
Indian1.10%2
Unclassified1.10%2
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%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 Above Average (5.1)
Writing: Well Above Average (3.5)
Maths: Well Above Average (4.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
67%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
7%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.3
Local authority average
105.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
104.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.