The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 28% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
28%
-34.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 314
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 36.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Head
- Miss Demelza Higginson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Broad Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5HE
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Heathcoat Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heathcoat Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathcoat Primary School?
Heathcoat Primary School currently has 314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathcoat Primary School take?
Heathcoat Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heathcoat Primary School?
Heathcoat Primary School is in Tiverton, EX16 5HE, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathcoat Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heathcoat Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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