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Fordbridge Community Primary School
Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5BU, Solihull
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.8 / 100
Top 34%
Better than 66% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
522
Capacity
600
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and mathematics, achieving expected standards for 74% of students, placing them in the top 25% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high given the positive LocaleIQ score of 65.8, which indicates better performance than 66% of schools. However, only 10% of students reach the higher standard in key stage 2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 74% | Top 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.3%
Asian Other3.3%
White Other3.1%
Asian Pakistani2.5%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Black African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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52.48157, -1.75158 · B37 5BU
School details
Local authoritySolihull
RegionWest Midlands
URN149492
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Fordbridge Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Fordbridge Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2016.
Is Fordbridge Community Primary School a good school?
Fordbridge Community Primary School scores 65.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 34% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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