Explore other schools in this area
See every school around DE72 3EG on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolPrimary
Firfield Primary School
Firfield Avenue, Breaston, Derby, Derbyshire, DE72 3EG, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.1 / 100
Top 49%
Better than 51% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
412
Capacity
420
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2 where 60% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 63% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, and the school outperforms more than half of its peers based on the LocaleIQ score. However, only 14% of students achieve a higher standard in their assessments, indicating room for improvement in challenging the more able learners.
Explore this location
Start from postcode DE72 3EG — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Firfield Primary School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 19 September 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.9%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Other0.5%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
Loading map…
52.89657, -1.31425 · DE72 3EG
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN112516
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Firfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Firfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2012.
Is Firfield Primary School a good school?
Firfield Primary School scores 51.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 49% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What are the best schools near DE72 3EG?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near DE72 3EG with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.