Heathcote School

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

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Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Eves Corner

Danbury

Chelmsford, CM34QB
Phone: 1245223131
Website: heathcoteschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 115412
Type: Other independent school
Phase: Independent
Address: Eves Corner, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4QB
Website: http://www.heathcoteschool.co.uk/
Age range: 2-11
Gender: Mixed
School status: Open
Capacity: 160 pupils
Setting: Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 112

Calculated Fields

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Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 6 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 11; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 112 pupils; 2-11

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Positivity Humility Resilience Aspiration

Head Teacher's Message

Samantha Scott (Head Teacher) welcomes families and describes Heathcote as a warm, nurturing, family-style prep school that focuses on nurturing, enriching, challenging and engaging pupils from 2–11. The message emphasises excellence, the importance of the individual, and inviting families to tour, interview or assessment days; the school aims to prepare pupils for their future in a supportive environment.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

11+ Preparation Athletics Art LAMDA Speech & Drama Music Theory Science Board Games Newsletter Netball Football Band Camp Library

Sports

Athletics Basketball Dance Tae Kwondo Fencing Netball Swimming Football

Facilities

On-site kitchen with hot lunches prepared daily Small classes not exceeding 20 pupils per class with high teacher/pupil ratios Large, open plan setting (Nursery) Self-contained large outdoor area with all-weather covered space Outdoor Learning sessions (weekly, KS1) Sand play, water play, mud kitchen, play house, bicycles and climbing equipment Tapestry online Early Learning Journal Specialist teaching including Phonics, French, PE and Music Access to on-site facilities for school events Local library access and countryside/outdoor resources

Curriculum Highlights

Mastery-focused National Curriculum with five categories used for English, Maths and Science Broad curriculum including English, Maths, Humanities, PSHE, CRE, Science, PE, Computing, French, Drama, Music, Swimming and Art 11+ lessons each week and 11+ preparation Outdoor Learning in KS1 and across year groups Small class sizes with personalised attention to support individual learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club (7.30am – 8.30am) and Twilight Club (3.30pm – 6pm) every school day

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available