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Heatherbrook Primary Academy
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Heatherbrook Primary Academy
- Primary
- Blaby District LE4 1BE
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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: Teachers help most pupils become accurate readers.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is broad and ambitious, starting from early years.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, pupils do not always have the chance to deepen their learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most teachers use questioning effectively to check pupils鈥� understanding.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well and have positive attitudes to learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils at risk of falling behind do not always benefit from precise advice connected to reading.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND benefit from effective, personalized support.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to if they have any worries or concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school creates a warm and caring environment, especially in early years.
Parent Feedback: Parents value the opportunity for children to start their school journey in the Nursery school.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils enjoy a vast array of clubs including coding club and dance club.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers are committed to developing pupils鈥� love of reading.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, teachers do not provide work that further develops pupils鈥� understanding.
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About Us
Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It has 171 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 56% 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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We will all work together at Learning without Limits Academy Trust to ensure that our schools are exceptional and that every one of our students grows, aspires high, and succeeds in their endeavours.
Our students will be self-assured members of the community whose opinions are valued. They will also be ready and able to face any obstacles that might prevent them from achieving their goals.
We will foster an atmosphere that is motivating, encouraging, and inclusive.
We shall improve life chances in a way that supports positive outcomes for our communities and our city by developing resilient learners with the abilities to be responsible citizens.
Our principles The mission is supported by the tenets listed below, which also guide all we do.
Working together - Recognizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, we will set the standard for collaborative learning.
When making decisions, we will ensure that they are good for our students, our neighbourhood, and our city.
Supportive and inclusive - Our learning environment will be secure, welcoming, and inclusive, where we can respect one another and share knowledge.
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Our students will be self-assured members of the community whose opinions are valued. They will also be ready and able to face any obstacles that might prevent them from achieving their goals.
We will foster an atmosphere that is motivating, encouraging, and inclusive.
We shall improve life chances in a way that supports positive outcomes for our communities and our city by developing resilient learners with the abilities to be responsible citizens.
Our principles The mission is supported by the tenets listed below, which also guide all we do.
Working together - Recognizing that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, we will set the standard for collaborative learning.
When making decisions, we will ensure that they are good for our students, our neighbourhood, and our city.
Supportive and inclusive - Our learning environment will be secure, welcoming, and inclusive, where we can respect one another and share knowledge.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.5 | - | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 100 |
| 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 | 103 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 56% | 53.17% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 5.45% | 7.42% |
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 | -1.1 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.6 | Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | 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 | 102 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 94 | 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 | 42% 22 | 58.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% 4 | 8.5% | 9.72% |
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 | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.0 | Average |
| Maths | -2.4 | 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 | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 | 92 | 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 | 64% | 56.89% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 8.05% | 9.16% |
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 | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.9 | 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 | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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 | - | 50.53% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.68% | 8.19% |
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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 14th Jul 2025 - 25th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 27th Aug 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 13th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1