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Heatherlands Primary School
Library Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset, BH12 2BG, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.3 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
624
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 58% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 67% nationally. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11 within the Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole area.
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Last inspected: 20 November 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.2%
White Other10.1%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.73143, -1.92722 · BH12 2BG
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN145212
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Heatherlands Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heatherlands Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 November 2014.
Is Heatherlands Primary School a good school?
Heatherlands Primary School scores 38.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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