Al-Furqan Primary School
Birmingham, B11 3EY · Birmingham · primary school
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41st of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.4/10 against 1,194 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Al-Furqan Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 16.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Board Games/Lego, Maths, Cooking and Islamic Stories clubs, play football, basketball, dodgeball, gymnastics and GREET Ball Skills, and visit Birmingham Central Library. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 629 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum incorporate the Islamic Stories club into daily learning?
What Ofsted said about Al-Furqan Primary School
Overview
Al-Furqan Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "welcoming" environment where "equality and respect" are central values. Pupils are "eager to learn," achieve well, and feel safe, benefiting from an "ambitious and inclusive vision" set by leaders.
Strengths
- Leaders prioritise reading, with a new phonics programme where staff "teach phonics well" and books are "well matched to the sounds that pupils are learning."
- Mathematics teaching is consistent and effective, supported by daily practice sessions that help pupils "remember important mathematical facts" and achieve greater depth.
- The curriculum is "carefully constructed" across subjects, with pupils enjoying history, computing, art, and physical education while making connections between new and prior learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully included in all aspects of school life" and "achieve well from their starting points."
- Staff feel valued, and leaders maintain a "strong culture of safeguarding" with vigilant, trained staff and thorough records.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure that the small number of pupils who have fallen behind in reading have "sufficient time to practise the sounds that they have learned" to become fluent readers.
- Leaders should continue to evaluate their work to improve attendance, as "absence and persistent absence remain high for some pupils," causing them to miss too much school.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders establishing a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are vigilant, trained to spot changes in behaviour, and respond immediately to concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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