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Heathfield Primary School
The Broadway, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1EJ, Darlington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.9 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
430
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong performance in Key Stage 2, where 68% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement. Parent satisfaction is notable, with 80% recommending the school, indicating a positive community environment. However, the percentage of students reaching the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at 10%, suggesting room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 10 December 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (35 responses)
★★★★★3.9
School keeps me informed
97%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
89%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School has high expectations
80%
Progress is communicated
77%
School supports development
71%
Behaviour is good
69%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.1%
White Other7.4%
Black African3.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.8%
Asian Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.9%
traveller_irish0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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54.52618, -1.52666 · DL1 1EJ
School details
Local authorityDarlington
RegionNorth East
URN138179
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heathfieldprimary.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Heathfield Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heathfield Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 December 2019.
Is Heathfield Primary School a good school?
Heathfield Primary School scores 61.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Heathfield Primary School?
Based on 35 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heathfield Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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