Heathfield Junior School
Twickenham, TW2 6EN · Richmond upon Thames · primary school
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35th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames we can score, 45 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.5/10 against 1,756 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Heathfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 370 pupils against a stated capacity of 400. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Heathfield Junior School
Overview
Heathfield Junior School remains a ‘good’ school following this ungraded inspection, with evidence suggesting it might achieve ‘outstanding’ if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes the school as a ‘special place’ where pupils are ‘nurtured so that they thrive’ within an inclusive and supportive community. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, access an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ with carefully sequenced content, helping pupils build ‘subject-specific knowledge and skills securely’ over time.
- Pupils’ behaviour is described as ‘exemplary’, with students who ‘love learning’ and ‘relish the opportunities to learn outside the classroom’.
- There is a ‘well-designed and effective curriculum’ for reading, with teachers trained in phonics to support those developing fluency and a strong focus on vocabulary for English as an additional language speakers.
- The school fosters strong personal development, offering pupils many opportunities to develop leadership skills, such as acting as reading mentors or sports leaders.
- Staff are supported by initiatives to manage workload and well-being, creating an environment where they are ‘happy in their work’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with systems in place to support pupils and ensure they feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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