Fordbridge Community Primary School

URN: 104121 • Birmingham B37 5BU

Overview

Name
Fordbridge Community Primary School
URN
104121
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Harriett Simcox (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Crabtree Drive, Birmingham B37 5BU

Summary

Fordbridge Community Primary School is a mixed community school located in Birmingham, serving 548 pupils with a capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop their talents and achieve their full potential. With a strong emphasis on resilience, responsibility, respect, and reliability, the school aims to prepare students to become confident and aspirational learners.

The curriculum at Fordbridge is designed to be challenging and enriching, ensuring that all pupils receive equal opportunities to succeed. The school prides itself on maintaining high standards of work and behaviour, as well as promoting regular attendance and punctuality. Additionally, Fordbridge offers various extracurricular activities, including after-school clubs, to enhance the overall educational experience.

Fordbridge Community Primary School values strong relationships with parents and the local community, believing that collaboration is key to student success. The school actively engages with families and encourages their involvement in the educational journey, fostering a supportive network for all students.

Key details

LA
Solihull
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
600
Pupils
548
Boys
267
Girls
281
FSM %
61.20
Open date
Close date
2023-02-28
Last Ofsted
2020-01-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 548 267 281 600 61.20
2024-09-11 548 267 281 600 61.20
2023-09-11 582 277 305 600 59.80
2022-09-11 582 277 305 600 59.80
2021-09-11 557 258 299 600 59.60
2020-09-11 545 263 282 600 52.70

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