Forestdale Primary School
URN: 133759 • Birmingham B45 0JS
Overview
- Name
- Forestdale Primary School
- URN
- 133759
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Foster (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01214648659
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wareham Road, Birmingham B45 0JS
Summary
Forestdale Primary School is a community school located in Birmingham, catering to a mixed-gender population of 205 pupils, with a capacity of 236. The school prides itself on being inclusive, ensuring that all children have equal opportunities to thrive regardless of their background. The ethos is centred around promoting positive behaviour and creating an enjoyable learning environment that prepares students for future challenges.
The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence. Forestdale emphasizes the importance of reading as a key to unlocking children's potential and encourages parental involvement in their children's learning. The staff is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere, working closely with mental health support teams to address any barriers to student progress.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of Forestdale's approach, with strong partnerships between parents and the school being essential for student success. The headteacher, Mr. Foster, invites parents to visit the school and engage in discussions about their children's education, reinforcing the belief that every child has unique talents and strengths to be nurtured.
The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to educational excellence. Forestdale emphasizes the importance of reading as a key to unlocking children's potential and encourages parental involvement in their children's learning. The staff is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere, working closely with mental health support teams to address any barriers to student progress.
Community engagement is a vital aspect of Forestdale's approach, with strong partnerships between parents and the school being essential for student success. The headteacher, Mr. Foster, invites parents to visit the school and engage in discussions about their children's education, reinforcing the belief that every child has unique talents and strengths to be nurtured.
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Nearby alternatives
- Grove Vale Primary School (75.2)
- St Andrew's CofE First School (74.5)
- Chilcote Primary School (73.8)
- Harborne Primary School (73.3)
- Bournville Infant School (72.8)
Key details
- LA
- Birmingham
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 236
- Pupils
- 205
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 67.40
- Open date
- 2003-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 205 | 100 | 105 | 236 | 67.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 103 | 111 | 236 | 68.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 210 | 106 | 104 | 236 | 67.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 210 | 106 | 104 | 236 | 67.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 218 | 113 | 105 | 240 | 62.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 220 | 115 | 105 | 240 | 52.20 |
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