Forestdale Primary School
87%
Capacity
205
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Forestdale Primary School
Forestdale Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Birmingham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 205 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 236 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Forestdale Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Foster, it falls under Birmingham local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12365th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 243rd out of 254 in Birmingham.
Forestdale Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 54 applications for 19 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Forestdale Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.5/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Forestdale Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Forest School, Sensory Room, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Rounders, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Science Club, Gardening, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 67.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Birmingham, Forestdale Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wareham Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B45 0JS |
| Headteacher | David Foster |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Number of Pupils | 205 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 67.4% |
| School Capacity | 205 / 236 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (41%)
12365th of 13,686
Nationally
1273rd of 1,378
In West Midlands
243rd of 254
In Birmingham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
41%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
20%
'23/24
41%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed19
54
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wareham Road, Birmingham
Birmingham, B45 0JS
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