The short version
Other independent school. 53% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 117
- Capacity
- 53%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Mr David Girvan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
45 Newton Lane, Chester, CH2 2HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMill View Primary School
Primary · 354m away
Newton Primary School
Primary · 392m away
Dorin Park School & Specialist SEN College
Special school · 784m away
Upton Westlea Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Upton-by-Chester High School
Secondary · 940m away
Upton Heath CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Maple Grove School
Independent · 1.3km away
Ancora House School
Pupil referral unit · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Firs School a selective school?
No. The Firs School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Firs School?
The Firs School currently has 117 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Firs School take?
The Firs School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is The Firs School?
The Firs School is in CH2 2HJ, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Firs School have a sixth form?
No, The Firs School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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