The Firs School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 May 2025
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.
Head · Mr David Girvan
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A genuinely small, mixed primary where pupils are known as individuals, and where personal development was rated excellent by inspectors.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.