The short version
Below-average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 34% 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
56%
-6.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 34%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicester
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Claire Beach (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 1BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWolfdale School
Independent · 871m away
Beaumont Lodge Primary School
Primary · 906m away
The Latimer Primary School
Primary · 946m away
Woolden Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Martin High School Anstey
Secondary · 1.4km away
Babington Community College
Secondary · 1.5km away
Babington Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heatherbrook Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heatherbrook Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heatherbrook Primary Academy?
Heatherbrook Primary Academy currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heatherbrook Primary Academy take?
Heatherbrook Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heatherbrook Primary Academy?
Heatherbrook Primary Academy is in Leicester, LE4 1BE, in the Leicester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heatherbrook Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Heatherbrook Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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