The Firs School vs Upton Westlea Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 821 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Firs School
Chester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
144 students
Upton Westlea Primary School
Chester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
| Measure | The Firs School Chester, North West | Upton Westlea Primary School Chester, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 144 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | – |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 65.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chester | Chester |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.firsschool.net | www.uptonwestleaprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Firs School is a independent school while Upton Westlea Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Firs School better than Upton Westlea Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Firs School and Upton Westlea Primary School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Chester and Chester in North West.
How do The Firs School and Upton Westlea Primary School rank in North West?
The Firs School is unranked and Upton Westlea Primary School is unranked among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).