Firs Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Firs Primary School.

Birmingham, B368LL Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

33

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
24.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 29.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
11 July 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Dreghorn Road
Castle Bromwich
Birmingham, B368LL
Phone
1214643792
Website
firs.academy

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143089
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Dreghorn Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 8LL
Website
www.firs.academy
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
353
Free School Meals
56.7% (200 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
33.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
29.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
2.0%
Reading Score:
99.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
100.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 99.0
2023 101.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
353 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of Law Mutual Respect Individual Liberty Tolerance of those of Different Faiths and Beliefs

UNICEF Rights Respecting School; Gold Rights Respecting School status

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mr C. Mills, emphasising a warm, inclusive community, a Rights Respecting ethos, and a commitment to excellence within Firs Primary School and the Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust.

Curriculum Highlights

All children are taught through the National Curriculum subjects: English, Maths, Science, Computing, PSHE/RSE, RE, Art and Design, History, Geography, Music, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Modern Foreign Language – French. Powerful Knowledge Curriculum with content chosen to be complete, coherent, sequential and challenging; aims to be knowledge-rich and inclusive, Ready for Learning and Ready for Life. Voice21-based oracy development and prioritisation of language and vocabulary to support reading and speaking across subjects. Foundations of Effective Practice and strong CPD for staff; senior leaders monitor and support curriculum development to ensure high quality teaching. Pupil Progress Meetings guided by Data Driven Instruction, targeted Interventions, Curriculum/Organisation planning and Pedagogy development to improve learning outcomes.

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