Firs Primary School
URN: 142041 • Derby DE22 3WA
Overview
- Name
- Firs Primary School
- URN
- 142041
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paula Martin (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01332346230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Raven Street, Derby DE22 3WA
Summary
Firs Primary School, located in Derby, is a mixed academy with a current enrollment of 472 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 350. The school prides itself on fostering a diverse community, with 49 languages spoken and students from 46 different countries. The ethos is encapsulated in the ‘Firsy Five’ values: Fascinated, Independent, Respectful, Sociable, and You can do it!, which guide students' learning and behaviour.
The curriculum at Firs Primary is designed to support the educational outcomes of all pupils, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity. The school actively promotes student voice through initiatives like the School Council, which engages pupils in projects that enhance their learning environment. Recent surveys indicate high levels of satisfaction among parents, with 99% believing their children enjoy school and feel safe.
Firs Primary also prioritises safeguarding and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through various channels, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
The curriculum at Firs Primary is designed to support the educational outcomes of all pupils, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity. The school actively promotes student voice through initiatives like the School Council, which engages pupils in projects that enhance their learning environment. Recent surveys indicate high levels of satisfaction among parents, with 99% believing their children enjoy school and feel safe.
Firs Primary also prioritises safeguarding and support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school encourages parental involvement and maintains open communication through various channels, ensuring that families are well-informed and engaged in their children's education.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SENDCO (sen)
- News (calendar)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Secondary School Admissions (other)
- Statutory Policies (other)
- TERM DATES (other)
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
- Derby
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DERBY DIOCESAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 350
- Pupils
- 472
- Boys
- 250
- Girls
- 222
- FSM %
- 65.90
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 472 | 250 | 222 | 350 | 65.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 455 | 233 | 222 | 350 | 64.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 405 | 217 | 188 | 350 | 62.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 405 | 217 | 188 | 350 | 62.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 369 | 191 | 178 | 350 | 59.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 376 | 193 | 183 | 350 | 45.30 |
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