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Ferndale Primary School
Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham B43 5QF
Ferndale Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Sandwell). It has about 600 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In June 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Progress, Admissions and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is about average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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