Heathfield Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Croydon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heathfield Academy.

Croydon, CR01EQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

83

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
76.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 90.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
79.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
24 May 2018
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
7 Aberdeen Road
Croydon, CR01EQ
Phone
2083534250
Website
heathfieldacademy.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140435
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
7 Aberdeen Road, Croydon, CR0 1EQ
Website
https://www.heathfieldacademy.org/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STEP ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
380
Free School Meals
32.9% (125 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
90.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
20.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
112.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
90.0 (+31.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
20.0 (+12.7 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 109.0 110.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
48
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
380 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Passion Urgency Positivity Aspiration Commitment

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher emphasises diversity and inclusion, whole-child development, growth mindset, an enriched curriculum, resilience and partnership with families.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Sewing Club

Facilities

Large Hall Studio Hall

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum rationale emphasizes retrieval practice and language development. Progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage through successive key stages; aims to develop well-educated, confident, creative and responsible global citizens.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wrap Around Care is available; includes Breakfast Club and Play Workers; Step Zone Leader noted in staff.

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