Heathfield Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 7 Aberdeen Road Croydon Surrey CR0 1EQ |
| Phone | 02083534250 |
| Reference Number | 140435 |
Heathfield Academy continues to maintain the high standards established in its previous outstanding inspection. Under the leadership of the headteacher Sarah Mackay and executive headteacher Rachael Atkinson, the school has fostered a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school excels in providing a broad and ambitious curriculum that emphasizes academic rigor and the importance of personal development, preparing pupils well for their future educational journeys. Strong relationships between staff and pupils underpin the school's culture, and pupils exhibit commendable behavior and enthusiasm for learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 416 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.56%
Girls: 51.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 49.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 32 | 60 |
| 2 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 3 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 26 | 60 |
| 5 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 6 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 16.1% |
| African | 15.1% |
| White, British | 12.7% |
| White, Other | 12.7% |
| Caribbean | 8.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.4% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | School inspection |
| 24 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.
- Exceptional teaching with strong subject knowledge across the curriculum.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum with a clear focus on vocabulary development.
- Outstanding support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Deep culture of reading and effective phonics teaching.
- High levels of pupil engagement and participation in school leadership opportunities.
- Strong personal development program covering important life skills.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 90% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 12% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
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 | 3.9 | ||
| Writing | 4.9 | ||
| Maths | 4.2 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 94 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 0 |
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