Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Fir Tree Lane Newbury Berkshire RG14 2RA |
| Phone | 0163542129 |
| Reference Number | 139081 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 238 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.78%
Girls: 46.22% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 25.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 2 | 21 | 9 | 30 |
| 3 | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| 4 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.6% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| African | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-07-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-10-31 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-09-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 3.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Newport Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2AW |
0.85 miles |
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Parsons Down Junior School
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR |
0.86 miles |
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Parsons Down Infant School
Herons Way, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3SR |
0.88 miles |
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Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Victoria Park, Newbury, RG14 1EH |
1.15 miles |
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The Winchcombe School
Maple Crescent, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1LN |
1.15 miles |
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Whitelands Park Primary School
Sagecroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 3FH |
1.31 miles |
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Speenhamland School
Pelican Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU |
1.39 miles |
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St Nicolas C.E. Junior School
Link Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7LU |
1.45 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Pyle Hill, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7SJ |
1.45 miles |
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Shaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
1.48 miles |
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Thatcham Park CofE Primary
Park Avenue, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 4NP |
1.55 miles |
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St John the Evangelist CofE Infant and Nursery School
Old Newtown Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7DE |
1.68 miles |
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Robert Sandilands Primary School and Nursery
Digby Road, Speen, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1TS |
1.79 miles |
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Spurcroft Primary School
Spurcroft Road, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 3XX |
1.81 miles |
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Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School
Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9PT |
1.92 miles |
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St Finian's Catholic Primary School
The Ridge, Cold Ash, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9HU |
2.02 miles |
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Francis Baily Primary School
Skillman Drive, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4GG |
2.11 miles |
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Highwood Copse Primary School
Highwood Copse Way, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9BS |
2.15 miles |
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John Rankin Junior School
Henshaw Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6ES |
2.34 miles |
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John Rankin Infant and Nursery School
Garford Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6EX |
2.38 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Engaging Potential
Progress House, 79 Gaywood Drive, Newbury, RG14 2PR |
0.21 miles |
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Trinity School
Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DU |
1.14 miles |
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The Castle School
Love Lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2JG |
1.63 miles |
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St Bartholomew's School
Andover Road, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 6JP |
1.86 miles |
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Kennet School
Stoney Lane, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 4LL |
2 miles |
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Newbury College
Monks Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 7TD |
2.03 miles |
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St Gabriel's School
St Gabriel's, Berkshire, RG20 9BD |
2.2 miles |
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Downe House
Cold Ash, Thatcham, RG18 9JJ |
2.3 miles |
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Mary Hare School
Arlington Manor, Snelsmore Common, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 3BQ |
2.62 miles |
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Park House School
239 Andover Road, Newbury, RG14 6NQ |
2.69 miles |
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Priors Court School
Prior's Court Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9NU |
3.74 miles |
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The Clere School
Earlstone Common, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9HP |
4.07 miles |
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St Michael's School
Harts Lane, Burghclere, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9JW |
4.53 miles |