The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 584
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 29.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Ruth Gillett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 5QF
Town setting
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Primary · 837m away
Grove Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre
Secondary · 1.1km away
Hamstead Hall Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Calshot Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Whitecrest Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ferndale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ferndale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ferndale Primary School?
Ferndale Primary School currently has 584 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferndale Primary School take?
Ferndale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferndale Primary School?
Ferndale Primary School is in Birmingham, B43 5QF, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferndale Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Ferndale Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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