Al-Furqan Primary School

A good voluntary controlled school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Al-Furqan Primary School.

Birmingham, B113EY Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

69

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
65.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 77.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
70.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 June 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Reddings Lane
Tyseley
Birmingham, B113EY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131465
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Address
Reddings Lane, Tyseley, Birmingham, B11 3EY
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Muslim
School status
Open
Capacity
630 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
628
Free School Meals
39.2% (246 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.6% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
77.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
16.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
109.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
77.0 (+18.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 109.0 106.0
2023 107.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
78
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
628 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Key to Success"

Democracy Rule of Law Individual Liberty Mutual Respect and Tolerance Equality amongst all races and cultures Respect for all faiths Care for oneself, all people, animals, other living things, environment, own property and other peoples property Being mindful of our accountability to Allah (s.w.t)

Al-Furqan has an Islamic ethos; Allah is the Creator and we will be accountable to Him for all our actions on the Day of Judgment; guidance through the Quran; five pillars of Islam are taught; the environment and relationships reflect Islamic teaching; the school aims to prepare pupils for adult life as good British Muslim citizens.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Al-Furqan Primary School. The head/Executive Head welcomes visitors and describes the school's mission to provide a caring, secure, happy Islamic environment in which every student can realise their full potential. The message emphasizes a fully rounded education within a strong Islamic faith, a partnership with parents, a broad and balanced curriculum, and invites readers to keep up to date via the school newsletter.

Curriculum Highlights

English and Reading Phonics and Early Reading Computing Maths Physical Education Science Art Design & Technology History Geography PSHE Wider Curriculum Sports E-Safety

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