Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
URN: 139081 • Newbury RG14 2RA
Overview
- Name
- Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
- URN
- 139081
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Michael Steer (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 0163542129
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fir Tree Lane, Newbury RG14 2RA
Summary
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, located in Newbury, West Berkshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 242 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 240. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to reach their full potential both academically and socially. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that every child matters, and it promotes values such as respect, good manners, and social awareness.
The curriculum at Fir Tree is designed to be creative and values-based, allowing children the "Freedom to Flourish." This approach tailors learning experiences to meet the needs and interests of each student, fostering a positive self-image and a resilient attitude. The school emphasizes the importance of high expectations and encourages children to set goals, develop perseverance, and strive for outstanding achievements.
Fir Tree Primary values the partnership with parents and the wider community, inviting them to engage in school life to enhance learning outcomes. The school boasts excellent facilities, including extensive playing fields and a Multi Use Games Area, supporting a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success.
The curriculum at Fir Tree is designed to be creative and values-based, allowing children the "Freedom to Flourish." This approach tailors learning experiences to meet the needs and interests of each student, fostering a positive self-image and a resilient attitude. The school emphasizes the importance of high expectations and encourages children to set goals, develop perseverance, and strive for outstanding achievements.
Fir Tree Primary values the partnership with parents and the wider community, inviting them to engage in school life to enhance learning outcomes. The school boasts excellent facilities, including extensive playing fields and a Multi Use Games Area, supporting a well-rounded education that prepares children for future success.
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Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 120
- Girls
- 122
- FSM %
- 37.60
- Open date
- 2013-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 120 | 122 | 240 | 37.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 238 | 128 | 110 | 210 | 37.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 209 | 114 | 95 | 210 | 30.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 209 | 114 | 95 | 210 | 30.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 205 | 115 | 90 | 210 | 27.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 204 | 112 | 92 | 210 | 19.90 |
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