The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 44% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
44%
-18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Ms Nicola Oliphant (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Field Avenue, Hatton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 5EQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Heath Fields Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heath Fields Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heath Fields Primary School?
Heath Fields Primary School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heath Fields Primary School take?
Heath Fields Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heath Fields Primary School?
Heath Fields Primary School is in Derby, DE65 5EQ, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heath Fields Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heath Fields Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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