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OpenURN 111470

The Firs School

Other independent school · CH2 2HJ

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Age range

Ages 3–11

Pupils

144

Local authority

Cheshire West and Chester

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed other independent school, Ages 3–11, in Cheshire West and Chester, 144 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, independent, special school, non-selective admissions.

Open schools in CH2
16
Open schools in Cheshire West and Chester LA
184

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Other independent school
Age range
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
111470

Location

Address
45 Newton Lane, Chester
Postcode
CH2 2HJ
Local authority
Cheshire West and Chester
District
Cheshire West and Chester
Constituency
Chester North and Neston
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 18 Jan 2024.

Pupils on roll
144
Boys / girls
93 / 51
School capacity
220
Capacity fill
144 / 220 (65%)
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Religious ethos
Christian
Governance
Independent

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Girvan
Telephone
01244322443
Website
www.firsschool.net

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