How many pupils does Ferndale Primary School have?

Ferndale Primary School has 584 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Ferndale Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Ferndale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).

How does Ferndale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

66% of pupils at Ferndale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Ferndale Primary School?

Ferndale Primary School is located at Ferndale Avenue, Birmingham, Sandwell, B43 5QF.

Ferndale Primary School

Ferndale Avenue, Birmingham, Sandwell, B43 5QF

Good

Inspected 29 June 2022

Good

Ofsted

66%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

584

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Ferndale Primary School

Ferndale Primary School is a community school in Birmingham, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 584 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Sandwell →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 584 / 678 (86%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 29 June 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.9%

Free school meals

43%

EAL

3.4%

SEN support

14.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

66%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.7%

Overall absence

9.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

20.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -4.9 vs 2023/24

28.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.9 vs 2023/24

23.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£47,741

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,900 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.96

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,378

Spend per pupil

£6,814

Income per pupil

41%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ferndale Avenue, Birmingham, Sandwell, B43 5QF
Phone: 01213573326
Headteacher: Ruth Gillett
Website: www.ferndaleprimary.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ferndale Primary School?: Ferndale Primary School is a community school in Birmingham, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Ferndale Primary School have?: Ferndale Primary School has 584 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ferndale Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Ferndale Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (29 June 2022).
How does Ferndale Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 66% of pupils at Ferndale Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Ferndale Primary School?: Ferndale Primary School is located at Ferndale Avenue, Birmingham, Sandwell, B43 5QF.

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