Located in Birmingham, Northfield Manor Primary Academy is a primary school, 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.
Northfield Manor Primary Academy currently has around 391 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.4%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 14.1% , followed by african at 11.3%
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: | Swarthmore Road, Birmingham, B29 4JT |
| Website: | https://northfieldmanoracademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01215940898 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tom Hull |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142203 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 391 |
| Number of Boys: | 205 |
| Number of Girls: | 186 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 41.40% | 162 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 14.10% | 55 |
| African | 11.30% | 44 |
| Other Mixed | 7.20% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.60% | 22 |
| Other White | 4.90% | 19 |
| Indian | 2.60% | 10 |
| Pakistani | 2.30% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.30% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 2.00% | 8 |
| Chinese | 2.00% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Cadbury Nursery School Somerford Road , Weoley Castle B29 5LB | 3out of 4 | 1,033 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 | 1,103 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Fields Nursery School Woodcock Lane , Northfield B31 1BU | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | - not rated | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selly Oak Nursery School 26 Tiverton Road , B29 6BP | 4out of 4 | 2,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Manor Primary School Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Manor Primary Academy Swarthmore Road , Selly Oak B29 4JT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Rose of Lima Catholic Primary School Gregory Avenue , Weoley Castle B29 5DY | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | - not rated | 861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadow Primary School Green Meadow Road , Selly Oak B29 4EE | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School and Sixth Form Centre Griffins Brook Lane , B30 1QJ | - not rated | 926 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| E-ACT Shenley Academy Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shenley Court Specialist Arts College and Sixth Form Centre Shenley Lane , B29 4HE | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The University of Birmingham School Weoley Park Road , Selly Oak B29 6QU | 3out of 4 | 1,274 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Woodbrooke Road , Bournville B30 1UL | 3out of 4 | 1,426 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fircroft College of Adult Education 1018 Bristol Road , Selly Oak B29 6LH | - not rated | 1,327 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournville School Hay Green Lane , B30 1SH | 2out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Hospital School Bristol Road South , Northfield B31 2AP | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Teaching Centre The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital , Bristol Road South B31 2AP | - not rated | 1,033 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Victoria School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | 3out of 4 | 1,301 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Victoria College Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Auden School Bell Hill , Northfield B31 1LD | - not rated | 1,341 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.