Firs Farm Primary School

Firs Farm Primary School is much bigger than most other primary schools. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is average. The school is ethnically diverse. A much higher proportion of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds attend the school than is found in most other schools. The three largest ethnic groups are those from a White background other than British, Black Caribbean and African heritage. For over half the pupils, English is not their first language. Many speak Turkish or Somali. This is a much higher proportion than in most for primary schools, although few are at an early stage of learning English. There is broadly the same number of pupils with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and statements.The school  holds several kite marks for excellence.