Located in Birmingham, Firs Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
Firs Primary School currently has around 327 pupils on roll, which is about 78% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 59.3% 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 9.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.9%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 33.6%. african pupils make up about 22.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Dreghorn Road, Birmingham, B36 8LL |
| Website: | www.firs.academy |
| Telephone: | 01214643792 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Birmingham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Camron Mills |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143089 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 327 |
| Number of Boys: | 172 |
| Number of Girls: | 155 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.9% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 33.60% | 110 |
| African | 22.30% | 73 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.30% | 27 |
| White British | 6.70% | 22 |
| Other White | 6.70% | 22 |
| Other Mixed | 4.30% | 14 |
| White and Asian | 4.00% | 13 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.80% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 2.40% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.80% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.50% | 5 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.20% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vale Nursery School Yatesbury Avenue , Castle Vale B35 6DU | 4out of 4 | 1,925 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Nursery School 201 Sladefield Road , Ward End B8 2SY | 4out of 4 | 2,694 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bordesley Green East Nursery School 358 Bordesley Green East , Stechford B33 8QB | 3out of 4 | 3,243 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firs Primary School Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich B36 8LL | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Primary School Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich B36 8LL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Firs Junior School Dreghorn Road , Castle Bromwich B36 8LL | - not rated | 104 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Firs Infant School Dreghorn Road , B36 8LL | - not rated | 104 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Junior and Infant School Shawsdale Road , B36 8LY | - not rated | 175 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodge Hill Girls' School Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8EY | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Hodge Hill College Bromford Road , Hodge Hill B36 8HB | 3out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Washwood Heath Technology College Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Greenwood Farnborough Road , B35 7NL | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Vale Performing Arts College Farnborough Road , Castle Vale B35 7NL | - not rated | 2,456 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane , Stechford B8 2AS | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood School for the Deaf Bromford Road , B36 8AF | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaufort School Stechford Road , Hodge Hill B34 6BJ | 1out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Heart of Birmingham Vocational College 328 - 332 Bromford Lane , B8 2SD | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ward End Community College 962-968 Alum Rock Road , Ward End B8 2LS | - not rated | 2,123 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.