Colville Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham B12 8EH
10 simple reasons to choose Nelson Mandela School
State primary school (community school) and nursery in Sparkbrook, Birmingham.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Nelson Mandela School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Birmingham and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 1.5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 2% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 6% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
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West House School (2 miles); The Priory School, Preparatory School (2.1 miles); Hallfield School (2.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
Moseley Church of England Primary School (1.3 miles); St Bernard's Catholic Primary School, Moseley (1.8 miles); Hall Green Junior School (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Green Heath School (The Alyssa School) (1.4 miles); Elmhurst Ballet School (1.9 miles); The Priory School, Edgbaston (2.1 miles).
State Senior Schools
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