Heathland School is a primary school in Harrow, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Heathland School currently has around 637 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.8% boys and 53.2% girls. Around 17.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 9.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with other asian pupils forming the largest group at around 31.1%. indian pupils make up about 24.8% , followed by other white at 12.9%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2 9AG
Website: www.heathlandschool.net/
Telephone: 02084224503
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Harrow
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Fiona Hopkins
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141054

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 26/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 682
Number of Pupils: 637
Number of Boys: 298
Number of Girls: 339

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 9.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

Other Asian31.10%198
Indian24.80%158
Other White12.90%82
Other (any other ethnic group)5.20%33
Pakistani4.70%30
White British4.70%30
African4.60%29
Other Mixed2.40%15
Caribbean1.90%12
Unclassified1.90%12
White and Asian1.60%10
Bangladeshi1.10%7
Other Black1.10%7
White and Black Caribbean0.90%6
White and Black African0.50%3
Gypsy/Roma0.50%3
Chinese0.30%2
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (1.5)
Writing: Average (1.0)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.3)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
69%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
8%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
13%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
107.0
Town average
105.4
Local authority average
106.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
107.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hillview Nursery School
2 Grange Road , HA2 0LW
3out of 4 1,763 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Roxeth Manor First School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Heathland School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW
3out of 4 701 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Earlsmead Primary School
Arundel Drive , South Harrow HA2 8PW
- not rated 701 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barantyne Middle School
Arnold Road , UB5 5EF
- not rated 1,861 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor Middle School
Islip Manor Road , UB5 5DY
- not rated 1,879 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenwood Middle School
Wood End Way , UB5 4QG
- not rated 1,955 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Horsenden Middle School
Horsenden Lane North , UB6 0PB
- not rated 3,037 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
3out of 4 202 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Rooks Heath High School
Eastcote Lane , South Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 202 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islip Manor High School
Eastcote Lane , UB5 4HP
3out of 4 1,438 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
- not rated 1,581 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queensmead School
Queens Walk , HA4 0LS
3out of 4 1,581 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue , Harrow-on-the-Hill HA1 3HX
- not rated 2,228 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Greenhill College, Harrow
Lowlands Road , HA1 3AQ
- not rated 3,173 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Alec Reed Academy
Bengarth Road , UB5 5LQ
3out of 4 2,619 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harrow Independent College
308-310 Eastcote Lane , Harrow HA2 9AH
- not rated 194 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
4out of 4 416 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Alexandra School
Alexandra Avenue , South Harrow HA2 9DX
- not rated 416 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Helios International College
Dawson House , HA2 8EB
- not rated 1,174 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Seva Education
145 Kingsley Road , Harrow HA2 8LF
- not rated 1,283 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.