The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 30.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bolton
- Head
- Mr Mark Thornley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Henniker Road, Heathfield Primary School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 3TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThomasson Memorial School
Special school · 1.0km away
Essa Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Essa Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Deane
Primary · 1.2km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary School, Over Hulton
Primary · 1.2km away
Al Jamiah Al Islamiyyah
Independent · 1.3km away
Brandwood Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Raise Education and Wellbeing School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heathfield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heathfield Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathfield Primary School?
Heathfield Primary School currently has 272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathfield Primary School take?
Heathfield Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heathfield Primary School?
Heathfield Primary School is in Bolton, BL3 3TP, in the Bolton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathfield Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heathfield Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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