The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 575
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 34.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Trafford
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bryan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Firs Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmManor High School
Special school · Very close
Manor Academy Sale
Academy · Very close
All Saints' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 887m away
Ashton-on-Mersey School
Secondary · 939m away
St Margaret Ward Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Cherry Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brentwood Community College
Special school · 1.0km away
Woodheys Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Firs Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Firs Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Firs Primary School?
Firs Primary School currently has 575 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Firs Primary School take?
Firs Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Firs Primary School?
Firs Primary School is in Sale, M33 5EL, in the Trafford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Firs Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Firs Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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