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Ferndale Primary School

Ferndale Avenue, Birmingham, B43 5QF
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Ferndale Primary School
Birmingham, B43 5QF
584 Pupils
678 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
29.90% FSM %
311 Boys
273 Girls
About Ferndale Primary School

Ferndale Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Birmingham, Sandwell, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 584 pupils on roll. School capacity: 678. Current headteacher: Ruth Gillett.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sandwell
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Sandwell
Parliamentary Constituency West Bromwich
Ward Newton
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10068840
URN 103982
Data Last Updated 12-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steve Sparkes Chair of Governors 02/03/2020 03/03/2027 Appointed by LA
Mr Richard Evans Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Ruth Gillett Governor 11/04/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Paul Graham Governor 15/01/2018 14/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Warren Grant Governor 16/12/2024 01/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Gianjeet Hunjan Governor 01/07/2014 29/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Deborah Lynch Governor 14/10/2020 07/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanne Mawby Governor 11/12/2023 10/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Iram Nawaz Governor 10/02/2026 09/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Christopher Pritchard Governor 01/07/2014 29/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Samantha Robathan Governor 06/01/2024 05/01/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Martin Rose Governor 13/07/2020 12/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ferndale Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Birmingham, Sandwell.
Ferndale Primary School has 584 pupils, with a capacity of 678.
Ferndale Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ferndale Primary School is Mrs Ruth Gillett.
Ferndale Primary School is at Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5QF, in the Sandwell local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Ferndale Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Ferndale Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Ruth Gillett
Ferndale Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5QF
01213573326
www.ferndaleprimary.co.uk/
Location
B43 5QF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 103982
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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