Firwood High School

About Firwood High School

Firwood is a Good School where we believe all of our staff team work diligently to enable our students to be the best version of themselves. We have a shared ethos of preparing our young people for adulthood and this thread runs through Key stage 3 and 4 and on into our Sixth Form. Our school mission statement is … ‘Learning without Limits’

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Dawn Evans

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

11.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

28 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily M

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience with Firwood"

I'm so grateful for the opportunity to have my child attend Firwood High School. The school's focus on 'Learning without Limits' aligns perfectly with our family values, and my child has thrived in a supportive and inclusive environment. The facilities are excellent, too - the new STEM block is impressive!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel R

Parent Mar 20, 2022

5.0

"Firwood Exceeding Our Expectations"

We've been blown away by the dedication of the staff and the opportunities available to our child. From the Sixth Form options to the extracurricular activities, Firwood truly lives up to its 'Learning without Limits' motto. My child is thriving and we couldn't be happier!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Hannah K

Parent Nov 15, 2021

3.0

"Mixed Experience at Firwood"

I have mixed feelings about our experience with Firwood. On the one hand, the staff were always helpful and supportive, and my child made some great friends. However, I felt that the school could have done more to accommodate our child's individual needs, and the communication between teachers and parents could be improved.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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