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Nelson Primary School

King Edward's Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B1 2PJ

A Good-rated primary school in Birmingham where 72% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Community school

Pupils

440

Ages

3-11

FSM

45.8%

Capacity

446

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

84.0%

Writing

78.0%

Maths

81.0%

RWM Combined

72.0%

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About Nelson Primary School

Nelson Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 15 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 440 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: King Edward's Road, Birmingham, B1 2PJ | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Nelson Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Improved significantly
Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Nelson Primary School

What is Nelson Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Nelson Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What do parents say about Nelson Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 15 responses): 67% of parents would recommend Nelson Primary School.

What are Nelson Primary School's latest exam results?

Nelson Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 72% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Nelson Primary School located?

Nelson Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B1 2PJ).

How many pupils attend Nelson Primary School?

Nelson Primary School has around 440 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Nelson Primary School with other schools?

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