Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy, Birmingham
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Birmingham, part of E-Act. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2018. That was 8 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 268th-highest of the 275 schools in Birmingham with published results, and 13,857th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Birmingham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy in detail
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Our vision is for every member of our school to achieve their potential in every aspect of their life."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include multi-sports and art.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 53% of Year 6 pupils at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 49% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 64% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy as their first choice and 156 named it as one of their preferences, for 24 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy are Prince Albert Junior and Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding, 88% reading, 92% maths); Aston Tower Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 77% maths); Birchfield Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 85% maths); and Lozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery (0.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy.
Prince Albert Junior and Infant SchoolAston Tower Community Primary SchoolBirchfield Primary SchoolLozells Junior and Infant School and Nursery
The trust
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is one of 37 schools run by E-Act, an academy trust.
Who goes there
62.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 81.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (49%), Black (27%) and Mixed (9%).
In 2026, 62 pupils (16.4%) received SEN support and 8 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Witton Rail Station, about 1080 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Prestbury Road (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy issued 12 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy are King Edward VI Aston School (0.3 miles), Holte School (0.4 miles), Aston Manor Academy (0.6 miles) and Broadway Academy (0.6 miles).
King Edward VI Aston SchoolHolte SchoolAston Manor AcademyBroadway Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its June 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
62.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 64% to 53% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 69% to 49% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 82% to 73% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
21.6
Infant (KS1)
28.6
KS2
13
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
Newsletter - 18.09.26
18 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 11.09.26
11 Sep 2026
Ofsted Inspection Outcome
4 Sep 2026
Newsletter - 04.09.26
4 Sep 2026
Changes to Free school meals
2 Sep 2026
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy.
- Smart Kids Academy640m away · Not yet graded
- Smart Kids Learning (Newtown)770m away · Not yet graded
- Our Little Journey Learning Centre1000m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Birmingham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is in Birmingham; for families living there:
- How to apply: Travel passes for 5 to 16 year olds
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 74
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 11
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 74 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 57 slight.
11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
400 pupils
420 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Birmingham
Across Birmingham council
Places available
15,375
Applications
12,117
Got 1st preference
92.1%
Got preferred school
99.0%
All primary applications across Birmingham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Outstanding, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
62
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
18.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
377
Total Pupils
184
Boys
193
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
20
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,182
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,354
Per pupil
£2973k
Total funding
£339k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
14.0%
Persistent absence
385
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy
What are SATs results like at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Of the pupils at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 53% reached the expected standard in reading and 49% did so in maths.
What is Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2018, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is oversubscribed, Birmingham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Classes at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy average 24.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy has around 377 pupils on roll. 62% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy in 2024/25. 14% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Apply through Birmingham's coordinated admissions process, naming Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 3 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy: Smart Kids Academy (640m away, registered, not yet graded), Smart Kids Learning (Newtown) (770m away, registered, not yet graded) and Our Little Journey Learning Centre (1000m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 74 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 16 serious and 57 slight. 11 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Birmingham is 41 (the median across 517 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy?
Mansfield Green E-ACT Academy is at Albert Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 5NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)