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Forestdale Primary School
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Forestdale Primary School
- Primary
- New Frankley in Birmingham B45 0JS
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Staff follow the same approach to deliver the phonics curriculum, ensuring pupils learn to read well.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that builds on what pupils already know.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, important knowledge and monitoring are not as well designed or implemented.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Leaders introduced a refreshed curriculum in mathematics and improved the phonics curriculum for reading.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils in danger of falling behind get extra support, helping them become fluent readers by key stage 2.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, treat others with respect, and bullying is dealt with quickly by staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff ensure pupils with SEND are well supported to access the same curriculum and achieve well.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying happens occasionally but is dealt with quickly by staff.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with regular staff training and positive relationships with parents.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate the support given to their children.
Parental Involvement: The school’s pastoral work builds positive relationships with parents to support pupils and families.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders provide a range of clubs and trips, including free musical instrument lessons for key stage 2.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported by leaders and consider their workload manageable.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff use assessment strategies well to help pupils remember and recall their learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In most subjects, staff use assessments like quizzes to gauge student learning effectively.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teaching staff need clearer curriculum guidelines and monitoring.
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Forestdale Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 214 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 20% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the headteacher of such a dynamic, intentional learning environment is an honour. We think it is our duty to make sure everyone feels safe at school and that everyone has a right to that feeling. We have faith in the children, in one another, and in our ability as a group to realise our full potential. Although we think there are some things we can excel at, we also think we should work hard at everything. Visit us at our dynamic school, where the principles of respect, trust, and a desire to learn permeate everything.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
B+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | 25.8 | 20.9 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 108 | 100 |
| Proficient Read | 98 | 109 | 103 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 98 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 20% | 55.48% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.68% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 20% 13 | 57.74% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.05% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% 8 | 57.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 8.39% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 25% | 54.28% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.12% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Forestdale Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1