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What is Headlands Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Headlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2022).

Where is Headlands Primary School located?

Headlands Primary School is located in York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber, YO32 2YH.

What age range does Headlands Primary School serve?

Headlands Primary School serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Headlands Primary School — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Headlands Primary School

Headlands Primary School is a primary community school in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Headlands Primary School has 66% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 122 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.1%, 5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.6%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected66%Attendance95.4%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

Exam & assessment results

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Computed from 16 government data points. Not based on student reviews.

Solid57% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Headlands Primary School?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 122 pupils
SEN support: 14% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Below par for its intake

Headlands Primary School's KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) of 66% looks strong against the national average, but for its intake (0–8% of pupils eligible for free school meals) it sits in the lower half of comparable schools.

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The area around this school

Environment score: 70/100

Good surroundings

Air quality89/100

Transport access50/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Headlands Primary School

At Headlands Primary School, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

80% met the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths.

Attendance at Headlands Primary School

Headlands Primary School has an overall absence rate of 4.6%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Headlands Primary School

The teacher turnover rate at Headlands Primary School is 6.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Headlands Primary School

Headlands Primary School has 122 pupils on roll.

5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Headlands Primary School Ofsted Rating: Good

Headlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Headlands Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Headlands Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Headlands Primary School