The Firs School
Cheshire, Cheshire West and Chester, North West · CH2 2HJ
A small independent school in Cheshire West and Chester, The Firs School caters for boys and girls from the age of two right through to eleven. With around 117 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where children are likely to be well known to staff throughout their early years. The school is non-denominational and day-only, led by headteacher Mr David Girvan. Its compact size will appeal to families seeking a close-knit environment rather than a large institution.
117
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 117
- Location
- Cheshire, Cheshire West and Chester, North West
- Website
- https://www.firsschool.net/
- Telephone
- 01244 322443
Headteacher
Head Mr David Girvan
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Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged The Firs School "good" overall, with all compliance requirements met. As a school spanning the full primary range, it provides continuity from the early years to the point of transfer at eleven.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 May 2025
The last word
A genuinely small, mixed primary where pupils are known as individuals, and where personal development was rated excellent by inspectors.
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The Firs School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Firs School located?
The Firs School is located at 45 Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 2HJ.
What type of school is The Firs School?
The Firs School is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend The Firs School?
The Firs School has approximately 117 pupils on roll.
What is The Firs School's inspection rating?
The Firs School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 20 May 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.