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Firs Primary School

Trafford, M33 5ELPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#3,936
of 13,686 nationally

About Firs Primary School

Firs Primary School in Trafford is a large, oversubscribed state primary that serves a notably diverse intake. With 575 pupils on roll against a capacity of 590, it is running very close to full, and the demand is clear: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 97 applications for just 39 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.49. Only 35 of those applicants listed it as their first preference, and all 35 were offered a place. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 34.2%, which is significantly above the national average for primary schools and points to a catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher Sarah Bryan leads a school that, despite its size and the challenges that come with a high-FSM intake, has maintained strong parental confidence: 91% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey would recommend the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressFirs Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 5EL
HeadteacherSarah Bryan
Local AuthorityTrafford
Number of Pupils575
Free School Meals (FSM)34.2%
School Capacity575 / 590 (97% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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What 80 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sensory RoomDining HallForest SchoolICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballCricketNetballAthleticsCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Firs Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.