Heathlands Primary Academy
Bournemouth, BH11 8HB · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · primary school
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45th of 50 primary schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we can score, 66 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 — 1.2/10 against 230 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| 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.
Heathlands Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Heathlands Primary Academy
Overview
Heathlands Primary Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils feel safe and enjoy positive relationships with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in rare bullying and a strong ethos focused on well-being. The curriculum is well sequenced, helping pupils know and remember more, though delivery varies across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy reading, with teachers using phonics consistently to ensure younger pupils develop secure skills.
- Pupils, including those in early years, develop fluency in number and learn to reason using mathematical vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs met well through effective curriculum adaptation.
- Leaders nurture an ethos where pupils can ‘be yourself’ and are accepted, fostering respect for equality and difference.
- Parents are overwhelmingly positive, appreciating the information provided to support their children’s learning.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not present learning as clearly as in core subjects, meaning pupils’ work can lack rigour and not match curriculum intent.
- Pupils’ attitudes to learning are not consistently positive; where teaching is not precise, pupils can lose focus and engagement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being vigilant, managing recruitment rigorously, and ensuring staff know the signs of abuse and log concerns timely.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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