The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 416
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 33.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Trust
- STEP ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathaniel Blanks
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
7 Aberdeen Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1EQ
Town setting
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Harris Primary Academy Haling Park
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The Aerodrome School
Primary · 965m away
Aerodrome Primary Academy
Primary · 965m away
St Peter's Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Giles School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heathfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heathfield Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathfield Academy?
Heathfield Academy currently has 416 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathfield Academy take?
Heathfield Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heathfield Academy?
Heathfield Academy is in Croydon, CR0 1EQ, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathfield Academy have a sixth form?
No, Heathfield Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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