Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Leicester, LE4 1BE · Leicester · primary school
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55th of 71 primary schools in Leicester we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.3/10 against 2,104 of them, against 2.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heatherbrook Primary Academy 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 proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 150 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are not reaching the higher standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place to close the gap with the national median? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating translates into consistent daily progress for every child?
What Ofsted said about Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Overview
Heatherbrook Primary Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum and feel safe within a calm, orderly environment where staff maintain high expectations. The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, though some inconsistencies remain in teaching depth and leadership clarity.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious,” with pupils regularly revisiting previous learning and teachers using modelling and questioning effectively.
- Staff are “committed to helping pupils to develop a love of reading,” providing access to a wide range of texts and introducing phonics early.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from “effective, personalised support” and tailored curricula where necessary.
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly,” with pupils valuing “respectful relationships” with staff and feeling safe, including online.
- The early years provision offers a “vibrant environment” with a strong focus on developing communication and vocabulary.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not routinely provide work that allows pupils to “deepen their learning” or develop the sophistication of their understanding.
- Attendance remains low for some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, meaning they miss out on curriculum enrichment.
- Leadership roles have not always been “clearly defined,” resulting in priorities not being identified and acted upon swiftly.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 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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