Heather Primary School
Coalville, LE67 2QP · Leicestershire · primary school
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121st of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heather Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Jigsaw and Games Club, attend trips to ARETE OEC in Llanrug and Beaumanor Hall, and use the breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 115 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 6.0% achieving the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Heather Primary School
Overview
Heather Primary School is described as a "happy and harmonious community" where "every child is known and cared for." The report highlights the school's "determination to improve" since the previous inspection, noting that staff have taken "swift action to address weaknesses," particularly in reading and mathematics. Parents and carers have confidence that their children will do well, and pupils feel safe and proud of their school.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully organised so that all pupils, including those in mixed-age classes, can "build their knowledge."
- Staff have developed the mathematics curriculum effectively; pupils "fluently complete calculations" and select appropriate methods to solve problems.
- A new phonics scheme allows pupils to build reading knowledge "systematically," resulting in "fluent and confident readers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive "effective support" and are identified quickly.
- Early years provision is "stimulating," with a "careful balance between independent and staff-led activity" that helps children develop a "love of learning."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not yet identify precisely what pupils should learn and when, leading to "gaps in pupils’ knowledge."
- Leaders do not gather sufficient information to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum accurately in some subjects, making it difficult to identify where improvements should be made.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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