Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery

About Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is an academy sponsor led in Newbury, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 242 pupils on roll. It is part of NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 29.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

West Berkshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

242 / 240 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2RA

Phone

0163542129

Headteacher

Michael Steer

Website

www.firtreeschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is an academy sponsor led in Newbury, West Berkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery have?

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 May 2022).

How does Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery part of an academy trust?

Yes — Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is part of NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?

Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is located at Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 2RA.