The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 29 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 291
- Capacity
- 34%
- FSM
- 34.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mr Robert Askey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
58 Dinsdale Gardens, South Norwood, London, SE25 6LT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRobert Fitzroy Academy
Primary · 687m away
Broadmead Primary School
Primary · 924m away
John Wood School & Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Woodside Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Anne's Independent PRU
Independent · 1.2km away
Chaffinch Brook School
Academy · 1.2km away
Ashburton Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ashburton Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heavers Farm Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heavers Farm Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heavers Farm Primary School?
Heavers Farm Primary School currently has 291 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heavers Farm Primary School take?
Heavers Farm Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heavers Farm Primary School?
Heavers Farm Primary School is in London, SE25 6LT, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heavers Farm Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heavers Farm Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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