45 Newton Lane, Upton, Chester, Cheshire CH2 2HJ
10 simple reasons to choose The Firs School
Independent prep school and nursery in Upton, Chester.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
The Firs School fees are £3,168 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose The Firs School
Schoolsmith Score®; 78.
One of the 4 best independent prep schools in Chester and one of the 3 best primary schools within 1.5 miles.
On average, 17.3 pupils per class and 11.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Firs School pupils are a Chester independent school with, on average, 30% going to King's Chester, 30% going to Abbey Gate College and 20% going to Queen's Chester.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. There are up to 10 extra-curricular academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, French, drama, music, RE and pottery throughout.
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, and visiting speakers. Residential trips from Year 3.
School offers over 15 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Platinum Award.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and some take extra-curricular instrument lessons. Two choirs and one or two instrument ensembles. Up to 10 extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Wraparound care from 7.45am to 6.00pm. School bus service.
Find another school near The Firs School
Independent Prep Schools
The Queen's Lower School (1 mile); The King's School, Infants & Juniors, Chester (3.6 miles); Abbey Gate College, Infant & Junior School (7.3 miles).
State Primary Schools
Acresfield Primary School (1.5 miles); Oldfield Primary School, Vicars Cross (1.8 miles); Mickle Trafford Village School (2.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
The Queen's School, Chester (2 miles); The Hammond (2.1 miles); The King's School, Chester (3.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Christleton High School (3 miles); Helsby High School (8 miles); Tarporley High School and Sixth Form College (10.8 miles).