Heather Primary School

A good community school school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heather Primary School.

Coalville, LE672QP Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 March 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Main Street
Heather
Coalville, LE672QP
Phone
1530260257
Website
heather.leics.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119926
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Main Street, Heather, Coalville, LE67 2QP
Website
https://www.heather.leics.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
119 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
114
Free School Meals
7.9% (9 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
6.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
6.9 (10.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 107.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 103.0
2024 105.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
7 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
14
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
114 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Respect Reflection Hardworking Curious and Creative Enthusiastic Polite and Respectful Independent Noticing to make connections

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Jigsaw and Games Club

Sports

Physical Education and Sport

Curriculum Highlights

Art Computing Design and Technology English French Geography History Maths Music Reading and Phonics Physical Education and Sport PSHE Religious Education Science Writing

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Before School Club runs 7:30am – 8:45am; After School Club runs 3:15pm – 6:00pm (Mon-Thurs) and 3:15pm – 5:00pm (Fri). Before School Club prices: 7:30am – 8:45am £7.00; 8:00am – 8:45am £5.50; 8:30am – 8:45am £2.50 (no breakfast included). After School Club prices: 3:15pm – 4:15pm £5.00 (includes a drink and a biscuit); 4:15pm – 5:00pm £5.00 (includes a light tea); 5:00pm – 6:00pm £5.00. Parents book and pay in advance via online booking system.

Admissions Criteria

For 2025/2026 the Pupil Admission Number (PAN) for Reception is 18. Admissions into Years 1–6 are set at 18 for each year group but are in classes of 2 year groups with a maximum size of 30 children in each Key Stage 1 class (EYFS/Year 1 Caterpillar Class, Year 1 & 2 Ladybird Class, Year 3 & 4 Bumblebee Class, Year 5 & 6 Dragonfly Class). All admission applications should be made through the Leicestershire Local Authority website. Appeals for a Primary School place must be made through the Leicestershire Local Authority website.

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