School Summary
Ferndale Primary School
Girls: 281
Total Pupils: 621
Opened:
Headteacher: Ruth Gillett
Ferndale Primary School
Ferndale Avenue
Birmingham
West Midlands
B43 5QF
Telephone: 01213573326
Website: https://www.ferndaleprimary.co.uk/
AccreditationExpiryDate:
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CensusDate: 20-01-2022
CloseDate:
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