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Firs Primary School
Firs Road, Sale, Cheshire, M33 5EL, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.3 / 100
Top 14%
Better than 86% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
575
Capacity
590
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school demonstrates a supportive community environment. The school excels in key stage 2, with 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (80 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
93%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
90%
School supports development
90%
School has high expectations
89%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.6%
Asian Chinese13.0%
Asian Indian8.3%
Other6.6%
Asian Pakistani5.9%
Mixed Other5.2%
White Other5.0%
Asian Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Black African4.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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53.42284, -2.35228 · M33 5EL
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN106303
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.firsprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Firs Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Firs Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2025.
Is Firs Primary School a good school?
Firs Primary School scores 86.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 14% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Firs Primary School?
Based on 80 Ofsted Parent View responses, Firs Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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