The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Muslim school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
16%
+8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Muslim
Numbers
- Pupils
- 631
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mrs Sue Barratt Mrs Sadyah Yafai (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3EY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Olive School, Birmingham
Primary · Very close
Yardleys School
Secondary · 341m away
Springfield Primary Academy
Primary · 946m away
Al-Burhan Grammar School
Independent · 958m away
St John's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
City of Birmingham School
Pupil referral unit · 1.2km away
Moseley School and Sixth Form
Secondary · 1.4km away
Ninestiles School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Al-Furqan Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Al-Furqan Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al-Furqan Primary School?
Al-Furqan Primary School currently has 631 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al-Furqan Primary School take?
Al-Furqan Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Al-Furqan Primary School?
Al-Furqan Primary School is in Birmingham, B11 3EY, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al-Furqan Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Al-Furqan Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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