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Heathlands Primary Academy
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Heathlands Primary Academy
- Primary
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole BH11 8HB
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is a priority, pupils enjoy reading and develop secure reading skills.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders' curriculum thinking is clear; knowledge is well-sequenced across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers sometimes set work that is not helping pupils reach ambitious curriculum goals.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils develop fluency in number and reasoning using mathematical vocabulary.
Support for Falling Behind: Phonics programme helps younger pupils catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Sometimes, pupils' attitudes are not consistently positive, and they can lose focus.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are skilled in understanding individual needs; curriculum is adapted effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare; teachers are good at sorting it out.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, especially online and in their community.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents in early years enjoy coming in to share activities with their children.
Extracurricular Activities: Many varied activities within and beyond the curriculum, supported by AFC Bournemouth, police, and library service.
Teacher Engagement: Staff appreciate the support from leaders and are proud to work at the school.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Trust leaders and governors have secured stability in staffing and a good quality of education.
Impact on Student Progress: On occasions, pupils’ work can lack rigour if teaching is not precise.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There have been multiple staff changes this academic year.
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About Us
Heathlands Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 193 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 18% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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In my capacity as Headteacher of Heathlands Primary Academy, it is a pleasure to welcome you. A small primary school called Heathlands is situated in Bournemouth on the West Howe estate. Through a curriculum based on subjects, Heathlands has refocused on standards. The school has rigorous standards for students' academic performance, behaviour, and appearance. All kids can succeed if they work hard, are persistent, and behave well. Children can start their adventure at Heathlands in the nursery and stay there until Year 6 when they graduate and are prepared to start their secondary education. Respect, Excellence, and Integrity are the three guiding principles that guide every work done at Heathlands. The school's curriculum and these ideals will help students get ready for the next level of their study. You can request a free paper copy of any information on this website if you need one.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.9 | 20.3 | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | 100 | 104 | 101 |
| Proficient Read | 100 | 102 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 100 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 18% | 55.81% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.76% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.5 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% 3 | 57.74% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 10% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 2 | 83 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 83 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% 5 | 50.54% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.87% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.2 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 80 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 82 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | 48.33% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.92% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -3.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heathlands Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1