Forestdale Primary School

A good community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Forestdale Primary School.

Birmingham, B450JS Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
34.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 41.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
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
19 October 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Wareham Road
Frankley
Birmingham, B450JS
Phone
1214648659
Website
forestdale.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
133759
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Wareham Road, Frankley, Birmingham, B45 0JS
Website
www.forestdale.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
236 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
214
Free School Meals
69.5% (149 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
41.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
99.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 99.0 102.0
2023 98.0 98.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
24
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
214 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+2.5 per year)

Up 2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Believe - Aspire - Excel"

confidence resilience responsibility empathy independence kindness respect honesty cooperation

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr. Foster describes Forestdale as the heart of the community; an inclusive school with a GOOD Ofsted grade; emphasis on reading; strong pastoral support; partnerships with Mental Health Support Team, Forward Thinking Birmingham and Pathfinders.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Afterschool Club KS2

Sports

Basketball

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and challenging curriculum that excites and engages learners. Curriculum designed to develop knowledge and skills across year groups and key stages with emphasis on vocabulary. Includes Britain's cultural heritage and values to prepare pupils for next stages of life. Aims to develop core values: confidence, resilience, responsibility, empathy, independence, kindness, respect, honesty, and cooperation. Promotes equal opportunities and inclusion, including SEND, and supports mental, emotional and physical health; aims to produce well-rounded citizens.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and after-school clubs (e.g., Basketball Afterschool Club KS2).

SEND Provision

SEND provision is described on the SEND page; the SENCO is Mrs Billingham; four Designated Safeguarding Leads (Headteacher Mr Foster, Deputy Headteacher Mrs Billingham, Pastoral Manager Mrs Halpin, Early Years Lead Miss Jenkins) are available at the gate in the morning and at the end of the school day.

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