The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 186
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mrs Donna Hallam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Location
School Lane, Heage, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2AL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Heage Primary School?
Heage Primary School currently has 186 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heage Primary School take?
Heage Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heage Primary School?
Heage Primary School is in Belper, DE56 2AL, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heage Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heage Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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