Ferndale Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ferndale Avenue Great Barr Birmingham West Midlands B43 5QF |
| Phone | 01213573326 |
| Reference Number | 103982 |
Ferndale Primary School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a rating of Requires Improvement to Good overall. The school provides an ambitious curriculum and effectively supports pupils' personal development, which is rated as Outstanding. There is a strong focus on creating an inclusive environment, with high expectations set for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, some inconsistencies remain in the implementation of the curriculum, particularly regarding phonics instruction and the assessment of pupils' learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 584 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.25%
Girls: 46.75% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 31 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 26 | 61 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 49 | 39 | 88 |
| 4 | 40 | 48 | 88 |
| 5 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| 6 | 46 | 34 | 80 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 25.5% |
| Asian, Other | 21.1% |
| Indian | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| African | 3.6% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Caribbean | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND
- Ambitious and well-tailored curriculum
- Rich learning experiences through the 'Ferndale 50'
- Strong support for personal development and cultural awareness
- Calm and orderly classroom environments
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place
- High-quality pastoral care
- Active engagement with after-school clubs
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum implementation
- Lack of clear targets for some pupils with SEND and EAL
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 14% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.4 | ||
| Writing | 2.3 | ||
| Maths | 1.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 30 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 16 | 5 |
Previous Years
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Hamstead Primary School
Hamstead Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 5BE |
0.42 miles |
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St Mark's Catholic Primary School
Almond Croft, Old Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1NU |
0.43 miles |
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Holy Name Catholic Primary School
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0.52 miles |
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Grove Vale Primary School
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Calshot Primary School
Calshot Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 2BY |
0.77 miles |
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Whitecrest Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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Dorrington Academy
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0.83 miles |
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Beeches Junior School
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1.15 miles |
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Beeches Infant School
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1.15 miles |
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Perry Beeches Nursery School
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1.15 miles |
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Grestone Academy
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St Margaret's CofE Primary School
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Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy
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St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
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Greenholm Primary School
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Arena Academy
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Priestley Smith School
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Fortis Academy
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