Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111470.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 144 |
| Girls | 51 |
| Boys | 93 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 14 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 5 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Mill View Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Newton Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 7 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Upton Westlea Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | St Martin's Academy Chester | Free schools | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2024. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Upton-by-Chester High School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2015. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Upton Heath CofE Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Werburgh's and St Columba's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jun 2015. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Hoole Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Chester Blue Coat Church of England Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Jan 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Not applicable | The Hammond | Other independent school | Unrated Unrated. |
The Firs School has 144 pupils aged 3 to 11.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.