Nonsuch Primary School
Birmingham, B32 3SE · Birmingham · primary school
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221st 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 — 5.8/10 against 639 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nonsuch Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Nonsuch Primary School
Overview
Nonsuch Primary School provides an education where pupils feel safe, valued, and eager to learn, supported by "passionate and caring leaders" and strong family relationships. While attendance has improved and behaviour is generally calm, the report highlights that some pupils do not retain knowledge effectively, leading to variable achievement in certain subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils feel they "belong at Nonsuch Primary" and benefit from a "calm, structured environment" where bullying is rare.
- Staff know pupils "remarkably well," enabling swift, kind responses to behaviour issues and effective support for those with special educational needs.
- The curriculum is "structured and rigorous," with effective phonics teaching ensuring pupils make good progress in early reading.
- Leaders have built "strong relationships with families," significantly reducing persistent absence through positive incentives and trust.
- Inclusion is "at the heart of this school," with tailored provision ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with high needs thrive.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure effective teaching strategies are implemented consistently so that "pupils know more and remember more."
- Leaders at all levels should be provided with opportunities to collaborate in school improvement, as staff do not always feel fully involved in decisions.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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