Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is a primary school in Newbury, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 37.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, RG14 2RA |
| Website: | www.firtreeschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 0163542129 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Berkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael Steer |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139081 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/05/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 240 |
| Number of Pupils: | 242 |
| Number of Boys: | 120 |
| Number of Girls: | 122 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.60% | 166 |
| Other White | 7.90% | 19 |
| African | 3.30% | 8 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.90% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 7 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.80% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub Victoria Park , Parkway RG14 1EH | 4out of 4 | 2,014 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Fir Tree Lane , RG14 2RA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery Fir Tree Lane , RG14 2RA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Newport Road , RG14 2AW | 3out of 4 | 1,486 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Junior School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsons Down Infant School Herons Way , RG19 3SR | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Turnpike School Gaywood Drive , RG14 2PS | - not rated | 938 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw House School Church Road , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Love Lane , Shaw RG14 2DU | - not rated | 2,003 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bartholomew's School Andover Road , RG14 6JP | - not rated | 3,261 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging Potential Progress House , 79 Gaywood Drive RG14 2PR | - not rated | 360 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Quay Rapid Response and Home Education The Riverside Community Centre , Rosemoor Gardens RG14 2FG | - not rated | 642 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faith Christian School 3 Magpie Close , RG19 3RZ | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Northcroft Vocational School Temperance Hall, Northcroft Lane , RG14 1BU | - not rated | 2,393 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School 18 - 21 Church Gate , RG19 3PN | - not rated | 2,715 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.