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.
Destinations for most Firs School leavers 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. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
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 between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Platinum accreditation.
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. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
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).