The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 71% 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-8.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 70.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- COASTAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Janine Harries (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Springwater Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8HB
Town setting
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The Lion Works School
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Questions parents ask
What is Heathlands Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Heathlands Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heathlands Primary Academy?
Heathlands Primary Academy currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heathlands Primary Academy take?
Heathlands Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heathlands Primary Academy?
Heathlands Primary Academy is in Bournemouth, BH11 8HB, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heathlands Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Heathlands Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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