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What is Heatherbrook Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Do parents recommend Heatherbrook Primary Academy?

64% of parents would recommend Heatherbrook Primary Academy to another parent, according to Ofsted's official Parent View survey.

Where is Heatherbrook Primary Academy located?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is located in Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands, LE4 1BE.

What age range does Heatherbrook Primary Academy serve?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy serves students aged 2 to 11.

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Heatherbrook Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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What people say about Heatherbrook Primary Academy

From Ofsted Parent View — the official survey of parents at this school.

64% would recommend43% happy with the school36% say their child feels safe

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About Heatherbrook Primary Academy

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a primary academy in Leicester, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Heatherbrook Primary Academy has 70% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 89 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 16.9%, 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.8%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected70%Attendance92.2%

Profile completeness: 6 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong82% 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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy?

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

Ages: 2–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 89 pupils
SEN support: 19% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 70% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 19% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 37/100

Below-average surroundings

Air quality14/100

Transport access29/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Heatherbrook Primary Academy

At Heatherbrook Primary Academy, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

70% met the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths.

Attendance at Heatherbrook Primary Academy

Heatherbrook Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.8%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Heatherbrook Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Heatherbrook Primary Academy is 16.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Heatherbrook Primary Academy

Heatherbrook Primary Academy has 89 pupils on roll.

28% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

19% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Heatherbrook Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Heatherbrook Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in March 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Heatherbrook Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy'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.

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