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Firs Primary School
Dreghorn Road, Castle Bromwich, Firs Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 8LL, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.4 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
327
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement, this primary school is currently working on enhancing its educational standards. However, it performs in the top 85% of schools nationally for expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Parental satisfaction and community engagement may be areas to explore further, given the school's lower LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 11 July 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 48% | Bottom 15% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani33.6%
Black African22.3%
Other8.3%
White Other6.7%
White British6.7%
Mixed Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.8%
Black Caribbean2.4%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Asian Other1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Gypsy/Roma1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Location
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52.50393, -1.80205 · B36 8LL
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN143089
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.firs.academy
Frequently asked questions
What is Firs Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Firs Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 July 2023.
Is Firs Primary School a good school?
Firs Primary School scores 5.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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