Heavers Farm Primary School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.

Heavers Farm Primary School currently has around 291 pupils on roll, which is about 34% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.9% boys and 47.1% girls. Around 34.3% 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 6.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.2%.

The school has a diverse intake, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 19.6%. other white pupils make up about 17.9% , followed by white british at 15.5%

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: 58 Dinsdale Gardens, London, SE25 6LT
Website: www.heaversfarmprimary.com/
Telephone: 02086535434
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Croydon
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Robert Askey
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 101776

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 14/06/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 862
Number of Pupils: 291
Number of Boys: 154
Number of Girls: 137

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.2% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African19.60%57
Other White17.90%52
White British15.50%45
Caribbean9.60%28
Other Mixed8.20%24
White and Black Caribbean8.20%24
Unclassified7.90%23
Pakistani3.40%10
Other Asian2.40%7
White and Black African1.70%5
Other Black1.70%5
Bangladeshi1.00%3
Chinese1.00%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)1.00%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%2
White and Asian0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Indian0.00%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: Well Below Average (-3.8)
Writing: Average (-0.8)
Maths: Well Below Average (-3.8)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
51%
Town average
69%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
10%
Town average
13%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
102.0
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.3
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL
3out of 4 761 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Crosfield Nursery School
Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD
3out of 4 768 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thornton Heath Nursery School
51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS
3out of 4 1,111 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Tunstall Nursery School
Tunstall Road , CR0 6TY
4out of 4 1,790 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Heavers Farm Primary School
58 Dinsdale Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LT
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR
- not rated 232 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Alverston Gardens , South Norwood SE25 6LR
3out of 4 232 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
The South Norwood Academy
34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP
- not rated 644 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
South Norwood Primary School
34 Crowther Road , South Norwood SE25 5QP
- not rated 644 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stanley Technical High School for Boys
Davidson Road , CR0 6DD
- not rated 752 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Selhurst Mathematics and Computing Specialist School
The Crescent , CR0 2HN
- not rated 922 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Selhurst Boys' High School
The Crescent , CR9 2LX
- not rated 943 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Harris Academy South Norwood
Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE
3out of 4 1,014 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Arena
Albert Road , South Norwood SE25 4QL
2out of 4 1,456 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form
11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ
- not rated 675 yd Free schools 16 to 19 Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Croydon College
Fairfield Campus , College Road CR9 1DX
- not rated 2,640 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beckmead College
Tennison Road , SE25 5RR
3out of 4 400 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Bridge To School
Samuel Taylor Youth Centre 194 Selhurst Road , South Norwood SE25 6XX
- not rated 517 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Aspire Academy
11 Oliver Grove , South Norwood SE25 6EJ
4out of 4 675 yd Free schools alternative provision No Mixed More About School
Aya College (Educational Provision)
Holly Lodge , 16 Edith Road SE25 5PQ
- not rated 748 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
60 The Crescent , Selhurst CR0 2HN
- not rated 883 yd City technology college No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.