Fir Ends Primary School 

Fir Ends school has a friendly family atmosphere where good relationships between parents, children, teachers and the community are fostered. The school is at Smithfield and serves the parishes of Kirklinton, Hethersgill and Scaleby. Fir Ends is a Foundation School. This means that the Governing Body employs the school staff and has primary responsibility for admission arrangements. The school land and buildings are owned by the Governing Body. 

Our Nursery can accommodate children from 3+ and aims to enrich and extend their learning experiences before they join the Reception class. Fir Ends welcomes children aged 4+ to 11+ years. The children are grouped in mixed ability classes according to age. We currently have 100 children on roll. At 11+ children normally transfer to William Howard Secondary School in Brampton. This is a non-selective school for 11+ to 18 years. 

The school is of modern design and has four classrooms, a library and an ITC suite. The hall is used for P.E., Drama, Music, Assemblies and many other activities. All classrooms, the hall and the ICT suite have interactive whiteboards. There is a large playing field, a playground, a school garden and a wild area. An Adventure Play Trail and a quiet shelter were constructed in Summer 2011. 

We offer good transport facilities from surrounding villages, meals freshly cooked on the premises and the caring, family atmosphere of a small village school. The Governors and Staff of Fir Ends School strive to offer opportunities and experiences, which will enable children to achieve their best in a happy and supportive atmosphere.