Forestdale Primary School
Community primary school in Birmingham (Birmingham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Be on time ten to nine! - Classes are open at 8.40am and activities are set for the children... I strongly believe that Forestdale is the heart of the community in which I serve. As Headteacher, I feel really privileged to be part of the Forestdale Primary School team which is making a real difference to our community.
We have made great progress as a school, as can be seen from our GOOD Ofsted grade. Our fully inclusive school is built on our school values and ethos where we believe all children should be given the same opportunities regardless of background, gender, need, culture or religion.
Our focus is on promoting positive behaviour and an enjoyable school experience preparing children for the next step in life's journey. We have a strong, caring team of staff who all work hard to deliver this and give all the children the opportunities they deserve.
The safety of our children and staff are paramount and we work hard to ensure that we all have a safe place to learn and work.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Book Club
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Music MarkMusic
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 133759
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Constituency
- Birmingham Northfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2003
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Adrian Ridge | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2004 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sarah HIll | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Paul Woodcock | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Katie Heath | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Chinyeli Anyanegbu | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Chris Lea | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Elizabeth Morgan | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| David Foster Former | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record