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Heather Field School
New Burton House, Burton Bank Lane, Stafford, ST17 9JW, Staffordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
106
Capacity
140
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a small student body of 106, the school has a notable GCSE Attainment 8 score of 7.9, indicating strong academic performance among its pupils. However, there are significant concerns, as none of the students achieved a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may raise questions for parents considering the school's overall effectiveness. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess other aspects of the school's performance fully.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 7.9 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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52.77956, -2.11706 · ST17 9JW
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146981
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.heatherfieldschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heather Field School rated by Ofsted?
Heather Field School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Heather Field School a good school?
Heather Field School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Heather Field School in GCSEs?
Heather Field School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 7.9. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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