E-ACT Nechells Academy
Birmingham, B7 5LB · Birmingham · primary school
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249th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.8/10 against 163 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-ACT Nechells Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in December 2025 used the new report-card framework, grading areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access gardening, rounders, sewing, coding, djembe drumming, ukulele lessons, football, basketball, tennis, multi-skills, nativity performances, a musical concert, a leavers production, and a Year 6 residential trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 184 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in reading? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about E-ACT Nechells Academy
Overview
E-ACT Nechells Academy is a school where leaders have established a "warm, inclusive ethos" and transformed attendance to levels above the national average. While safeguarding standards are met and pupils demonstrate strong personal development, the report identifies that gaps in basic skills such as handwriting, spelling, and mathematics currently limit pupils' achievement. Leaders are working with "steely determination" to address these inconsistencies in teaching and learning.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with leaders using a "strategic and deeply personalised approach" to reduce persistent absence.
- Behaviour is described as "calm, respectful and impressively consistent," with bullying being rare.
- The personal development programme is "rich and ambitious," helping pupils understand values and stay safe.
- Inclusion is effective, with leaders ensuring "every pupil is fully included" through timely, targeted support.
- Staff feel "valued, listened to and part of a united team" due to thoughtful leadership and professional development.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure staff assess learning accurately to address gaps in spelling, handwriting, grammar, and mathematical understanding.
- Staff need the pedagogical knowledge to implement the curriculum accurately and build securely on prior learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 20% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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