Firfield Primary School
URN: 112516 • Derby DE72 3EG
Overview
- Name
- Firfield Primary School
- URN
- 112516
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Yellop (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332872216
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Firfield Avenue, Derby DE72 3EG
Summary
Firfield Primary School is a mixed community school located in Derby, Derbyshire, with a current enrollment of 412 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school emphasizes a hands-on, practical approach to learning, aiming to provide engaging and meaningful educational experiences. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, Firfield has received several awards, including the Gold Artsmark and Silver Eco-School Award.
The school promotes a strong sense of community and involvement, with an active school council and various clubs such as football, gymnastics, and choir, which change termly. Additionally, Firfield supports performing arts, offering Year 4 students the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, and participates in local events to enhance students' experiences.
Firfield Primary School's vision is to empower students to thrive and achieve their personal best. The school fosters values of kindness, honesty, resilience, and inclusivity, creating a supportive environment where all members of the school community can grow and learn together. Admissions are coordinated through Derbyshire County Council, with opportunities for in-year transfers as space allows.
The school promotes a strong sense of community and involvement, with an active school council and various clubs such as football, gymnastics, and choir, which change termly. Additionally, Firfield supports performing arts, offering Year 4 students the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, and participates in local events to enhance students' experiences.
Firfield Primary School's vision is to empower students to thrive and achieve their personal best. The school fosters values of kindness, honesty, resilience, and inclusivity, creating a supportive environment where all members of the school community can grow and learn together. Admissions are coordinated through Derbyshire County Council, with opportunities for in-year transfers as space allows.
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Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 412
- Boys
- 211
- Girls
- 201
- FSM %
- 16.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-03-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 412 | 211 | 201 | 420 | 16.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 410 | 215 | 195 | 420 | 14.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 410 | 210 | 200 | 420 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 410 | 210 | 200 | 420 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 415 | 213 | 202 | 420 | 8.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 419 | 211 | 208 | 420 | 8.40 |
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