Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery, Newbury
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Newbury, part of Newbury Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 21 schools in Newbury with published results, and 12,253rd of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.8 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- 1.8 first choices per place
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to West Berkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery in detail
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery in its own words
In its own words: "On behalf of the Governors, staff and children, I would like to wish you a very warm welcome to Fir Tree Primary School. I am extremely proud to be the Headteacher of Fir Tree Primary and it is a delight to welcome you to our warm and friendly school where everyone is valued and respected."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, STEM and sewing.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 67% of Year 6 pupils at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 71% in West Berkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 53% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 50 families put Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 73 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is 1.8 first choices for every place. 24 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths); Parsons Down Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 54% reading, 49% maths); Parsons Down Infant School (0.9 miles, Good); and The Winchcombe School (1.2 miles, Good, 72% reading, 79% maths).
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolParsons Down Junior SchoolParsons Down Infant SchoolThe Winchcombe School
The trust
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is one of 3 schools run by Newbury Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
29.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (67%), Asian (13%) and Black (6%).
In 2026, 44 pupils (18.4%) received SEN support and 16 (6.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Newbury Racecourse Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Fir Tree Primary School (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 102 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Berkshire (26), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery issued 7 suspensions, 2.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery are Trinity School (1.1 miles) and St Bartholomew's School (1.9 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Early years (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
31.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 53% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 48% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
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Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
212 pupils
210 places
2 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Newbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Newbury
Across West Berkshire council
Places available
2,024
Applications
1,547
Got 1st preference
90.8%
Got preferred school
98.3%
All primary applications across West Berkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: 1.8 first choices per place
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
44
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
25.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
239
Total Pupils
122
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
21.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,083
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,962
Per pupil
£1456k
Total funding
£121k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.7%
Overall absence
15.7%
Persistent absence
185
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 67% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
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 in May 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, West Berkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery average 25 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery has around 239 pupils on roll. 31% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery have specialist SEN provision?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery has a resourced provision for autism: 12 places, 12 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
5.7% of sessions were missed at Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 15.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through West Berkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 16 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Berkshire is 3 (the median across 99 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery?
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery is at Fir Tree Lane, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2RA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)