Please find links below to our most recent Ofsted report (January 2026) and the Department for Education Performance tables. 

Ofsted 2026

What is it like to attend this school?

Pupils at Fordbridge experience a calm, nurturing environment where they feel safe, valued and well supported. From the moment they arrive they are greeted with a smile, and the popular breakfast club and ‘ready to learn’ sessions help pupils to settle and prepare for the day. Pupils are proud of their school and enjoy their learning. They describe school as a safe space and know who to turn to if worried. Bullying happens rarely, and the school stops it quickly and effectively. Pupils understand the importance of kindness and respect and demonstrate this through their highly positive behaviour in lessons and at social times. They try hard with their learning and always strive to do their best. Pupils' attendance is improving, supported by proactive strategies, though it remains a priority for further improvement. Learning is engaging and inclusive.

The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with a strong focus on reading, oracy and vocabulary development. Teachers set high expectations and adapt lessons so that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds, access learning successfully alongside their peers. Pupils typically achieve well. This is reflected in the most recent published outcomes where the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in national tests in reading, writing and mathematics is above national average. Pupils take pride in their work, respond positively to feedback and strive to improve further.

Beyond the classroom, pupils thrive through a rich personal development offer. They benefit highly from an aspirational careers programme that broadens their awareness of future opportunities. They enjoy a wide range of clubs, residential trips and leadership roles. This helps them to develop their talents and interests, try something new and learn to take responsibility. Pupils receive highly effective wellbeing support, such as counselling and mentoring. This ensures that pupils are well cared for and ready to learn.