The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 30% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (135% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
30%
-32.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 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
- 472
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 65.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derby
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Paula Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Raven Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3WA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Stonehill Nursery School
Nursery · 461m away
Derby St Chad's CofE Nursery and Infant School
Primary · 616m away
The Bemrose School
All-through · Grammar · 793m away
Hardwick Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St James' Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rosehill Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
St James' Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Firs Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Firs Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Firs Primary School?
Firs Primary School currently has 472 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 Derby, DE22 3WA, in the Derby 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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