Firs Primary School
135%
Capacity
472
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Firs Primary School
Firs Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Derby community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 472 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (135% of 350 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Firs Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Paula Martin, it falls under Derby local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12925th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 51st out of 58 in Derby.
Firs Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 45 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
Firs Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 7 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Firs Primary School include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Gardening, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 65.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Derby, Firs Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Raven Street, Derby, Derby, DE22 3WA |
| Headteacher | Paula Martin |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Number of Pupils | 472 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 65.9% |
| School Capacity | 472 / 350 (135% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12925th of 13,686
Nationally
1261st of 1,353
In East Midlands
51st of 58
In Derby
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
37%
'23/24
36%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed45
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Raven Street, Derby
Derby, DE22 3WA
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