The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 15% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 67% 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
15%
-47.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 67.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Mr David Foster (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Wareham Road, Frankley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 0JS
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Forestdale Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Forestdale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Forestdale Primary School?
Forestdale Primary School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Forestdale Primary School take?
Forestdale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Forestdale Primary School?
Forestdale Primary School is in Birmingham, B45 0JS, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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