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Firs Primary School
- Primary
- Derby DE22 3WA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: There is a clear and consistent structure to teaching phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a curriculum that takes account of what pupils need to learn and when.
Areas Needing Improvement: Staff do not always check what pupils know. Prior learning is not routinely revisited in some subjects.
Performance in Maths & Reading: When pupils fall behind, teachers provide support to enable them to catch up quickly.
Support for Falling Behind: When pupils fall behind, teachers provide support to enable them to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and are curious learners.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff implement high-quality individual learning plans that make a difference for the pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare. If it happens, staff resolve issues quickly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders promote pupils’ well-being effectively. Staff are vigilant and know how to report concerns.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel treated with a pleasant and compassionate nature.
Parental Involvement: Staff provide a range of family learning workshops including cooking, sewing, and English classes.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy many activities available at playtimes and learn skills for their future such as managing money.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and valued by all leaders.
Impact on Student Progress: Pupils enjoy the different subjects they learn because they feel a sense of pride when they learn something new.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There are signs that attendance is improving, but the number of pupils who are regularly absent remains high.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers need to check what pupils know and can do when implementing the curriculum.
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Firs Primary School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 455 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
A+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 2-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 24.6 | 21.2 |
| Proficient Math | 98 | 103 | - |
| Proficient Read | 99 | 104 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 98 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 99 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | 51.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 6.16% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 97 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | 55.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.76% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 53.37% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.17% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Firs Primary School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1