Heathfield Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | The Broadway Darlington County Durham DL1 1EJ |
| Phone | 01325252144 |
| Reference Number | 138179 |
Heathfield Primary has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, moving from a previous assessment of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' across all evaluation areas. The leadership team's ambition for high achievement is evident, as they have developed a well-structured curriculum that supports a broad range of subjects, particularly excelling in history, geography, and science. While pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive effective support, the school is still working on improving attendance rates and closing learning gaps in spelling, punctuation, and grammar, especially for older pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 430 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.51%
Girls: 43.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| 2 | 36 | 24 | 60 |
| 3 | 36 | 17 | 53 |
| 4 | 32 | 20 | 52 |
| 5 | 34 | 24 | 58 |
| 6 | 21 | 28 | 49 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.1% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 10 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
| 18 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Heathfield Primary School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
| 24 Jan 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have transformed the school with high ambitions for all pupils.
- Pupils achieve well and most leave Year 6 ready for secondary school.
- Curriculum planning is strong in history, geography, and science.
- Teachers have good subject knowledge and effectively deliver the curriculum.
- Reading instruction, particularly phonics, is prioritized and well-taught.
- Behaviour of pupils has markedly improved, creating a calm learning environment.
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and most look forward to school.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates need improvement, particularly for vulnerable groups.
- Some pupils still have gaps in spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Inconsistent retention strategies in subjects outside of mathematics.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -2.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 22 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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