The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% 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, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 624
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 29.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Julian Churchill (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Library Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Poole
Primary · 714m away
Courthill Infant School
Primary · 875m away
Victoria Education Centre
Special school · 940m away
The Quay School
Academy · 945m away
Bishop Aldhelm's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Livingstone Road Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Aldhelm's Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bournemouth Collegiate Preparatory School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Heatherlands Primary School?
Heatherlands Primary School currently has 624 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heatherlands Primary School take?
Heatherlands Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heatherlands Primary School?
Heatherlands Primary School is in Poole, BH12 2BG, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heatherlands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heatherlands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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