Open Other Primary Mixed

Fordbridge Community Primary School

Crabtree Drive, Birmingham, B37 5BU
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Fordbridge Community Primary School
Birmingham, B37 5BU
522 Pupils
600 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
61.20% FSM %
259 Boys
263 Girls
About Fordbridge Community Primary School

Fordbridge Community Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Birmingham, Solihull, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 2–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 522 pupils on roll. School capacity: 600. Current headteacher: Harriett Simcox.

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 Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Solihull
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Solihull
Parliamentary Constituency Meriden and Solihull East
Ward Kingshurst and Fordbridge
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
Trust / Sponsor PROSPER TOGETHER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-03-2023
UKPRN 10091660
URN 149492
Data Last Updated 09-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Samantha Spencer Chair of Local Governing Body 06/07/2022 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stefan Cheeseman Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tom Croydon Local Governor 04/01/2023 03/01/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Kimberley Dipple Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Kath Minett-Waller Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Orchard Local Governor 12/07/2021 11/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Sally Rance Local Governor 23/05/2012 27/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Samantha Spencer Local Governor 06/07/2022 05/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Darren Summers Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Schools Nearby
John Henry Newman Catholic College
0.29 km • Birmingham
Other
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
0.35 km • Birmingham
Other
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
0.52 km • Birmingham
Other
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
0.64 km • Birmingham
Other
Grace Academy Solihull
0.78 km • Birmingham
Other
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
1.04 km • Birmingham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Fordbridge Community Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Birmingham, Solihull.
Fordbridge Community Primary School has 522 pupils, with a capacity of 600.
Fordbridge Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at Fordbridge Community Primary School is Mrs Harriett Simcox.
Fordbridge Community Primary School is at Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5BU, in the Solihull local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Fordbridge Community Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Fordbridge Community Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Harriett Simcox
Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5BU
01217798040
www.fordbridge.solihull.sch.uk/
Location
B37 5BU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149492
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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