The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Michael Steer (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEngaging Potential
Independent · 330m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Parsons Down Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Trinity School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 1.8km away
Whitelands Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Speenhamland Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Speenhamland School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery take?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is in Newbury, RG14 2RA, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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