Open State Primary Mixed

Firfield Primary School

Firfield Avenue, Derby, DE72 3EG
412 Pupils
420 Capacity
5–11 Age Range
16.70% FSM %
211 Boys
201 Girls
About Firfield Primary School

Firfield Primary School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 5–11 based in Derbyshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 412 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: James Yellop.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Derbyshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Derbyshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Erewash
Parliamentary Constituency Erewash
Ward Breaston
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077273
URN 112516
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Victoria Beardmore Chair of Governors 17/01/2026 16/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Victoria Beardmore Governor 18/01/2022 17/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sally Bradbery Governor 19/01/2026 18/01/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Dee Hill Governor 03/03/2022 02/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Fiona Kielthy Governor 10/05/2024 09/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rosie Pountney Governor 10/05/2024 09/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Rachel Tittershill Governor 29/06/2023 29/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Tolson Governor 10/02/2023 10/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Haydn Wheeler Governor 08/12/2025 07/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Yellop Governor 01/01/2019 01/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Firfield Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Derby, Derbyshire.
Firfield Primary School has 412 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Firfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11.
The Headteacher at Firfield Primary School is Mr James Yellop.
Firfield Primary School is at Firfield Avenue, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3EG, in the Derbyshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Firfield Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Firfield Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr James Yellop
Firfield Avenue, Breaston, Derby, DE72 3EG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 112516
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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