Heelands School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Glovers Lane Heelands Heelands School Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK13 7QL |
| Reference Number | 110382 |
Heelands School continues to be a good school, providing a happy and safe environment for its pupils. The school fosters values such as friendship, respect, and self-belief, all of which contribute to a positive atmosphere where students feel secure and supported. Most pupils are achieving well academically, although a few may not be progressing as quickly as possible in some areas, particularly in writing. The school has initiated training programs to better equip staff in adapting lessons to meet the varied needs of all learners, including those with special educational needs and disabilities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 74 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.81%
Girls: 39.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 7 | 28 |
| 2 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.6% |
| White, Other | 14.9% |
| African | 8.1% |
| Indian | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.8% |
| White & Asian | 5.4% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | School inspection |
| 23 Oct 2018 | Short inspection |
| 15 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong understanding of school values.
- High expectations lead to most pupils learning well.
- Pupils behave well and feel safe at school.
- Effective identification and support for pupils needing additional help.
- Strong opportunities for pupils to engage with a variety of trips and experiences.
- Staff feel exceptionally well supported and valued.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent adaptation of lessons to meet all pupils' needs.
- Some pupils not making as much progress in writing as they could.
- Lack of a consistent approach to teaching transcription.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Priory Common School
Scatterill Close, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9EZ |
0.1 miles |
|
Bradwell Village School
Walgrave Drive, Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 9AZ |
0.14 miles |
|
Summerfield School
Downley Avenue, Bradwell Common, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 8PG |
0.46 miles |
|
Germander Park School
1 Germander Place, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7DU |
0.74 miles |
|
Stanton School
Bradville, Fairfax, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7BE |
0.8 miles |
|
Pepper Hill School
Kingsfold, Bradville, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 7BQ |
0.93 miles |
|
Southwood School
Bryony Place, Conniburrow Boulevard, Conniburrow, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7AR |
1.05 miles |
|
New Bradwell Primary School
Bounty Street, New Bradwell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK13 0BQ |
1.09 miles |
|
Wood End Infant & Pre-School
Redbridge, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BB |
1.17 miles |
|
Two Mile Ash School
The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 8LH |
1.2 miles |
|
Holmwood School
Kensington Drive, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 9AB |
1.24 miles |
|
St Monica's Catholic Primary School
Currier Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6HB |
1.26 miles |
|
Bushfield School
Moon Street, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5JG |
1.32 miles |
|
Loughton Manor First School
Paynes Drive, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8FA |
1.32 miles |
|
Downs Barn School
69 Downs Barns Boulevard, Downs Barn, 69 Downs Barn Boulevard, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 7NA |
1.33 miles |
|
Ashbrook School
The High Street, Two Mile Ash, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 8NA |
1.34 miles |
|
Brooksward School
Tower Drive, Neath Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6JZ |
1.54 miles |
|
Loughton School
Bradwell Road, Loughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8DN |
1.54 miles |
|
Great Linford Primary School
St. Leger Drive, Great Linford, Milton Keynes, MK14 5BL |
1.55 miles |
|
Greenleys Junior School
Marron Lane, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5DE |
1.61 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Stantonbury School
Purbeck, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6BN |
0.8 miles |
|
Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ |
0.94 miles |
|
The Webber Independent School
|
1 miles |
|
Stephenson Academy
Crosslands, Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6AX |
1.3 miles |
|
Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
1.78 miles |
|
Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP |
1.93 miles |
|
The Radcliffe School
Christchurch Grove, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5BT |
1.94 miles |
|
The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
1.95 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
2.01 miles |
|
Slated Row School
Old Wolverton Road, Wolverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK12 5NJ |
2.17 miles |
|
Watling Academy
Barrosa Way, Milton Keynes, MK8 1EP |
2.18 miles |
|
The Hazeley Academy
Emperor Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PT |
2.51 miles |
|
The Woodlands School
Admiral Drive, Hazeley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK8 0PU |
2.59 miles |
|
The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
2.67 miles |
|
Oakhill Secure Training Centre
Chalgrove Field, Milton Keynes, MK5 6AJ |
2.71 miles |
|
E-Act Ousedale School
The Grove, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0BJ |
2.81 miles |
|
Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
2.98 miles |
|
Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
3.1 miles |
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Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
3.45 miles |
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Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
3.48 miles |