The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 61% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp 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 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 522
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Trust
- PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Harriett Simcox (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary · 518m away
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · 637m away
Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary · 781m away
The Shirestone Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Coleshill Heath School
Primary · 1.2km away
Yorkswood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Tile Cross Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Fordbridge Community Primary School?
Fordbridge Community Primary School currently has 522 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fordbridge Community Primary School take?
Fordbridge Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fordbridge Community Primary School?
Fordbridge Community Primary School is in Birmingham, B37 5BU, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fordbridge Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Fordbridge Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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