Heathwood Lower School

StatePrimaryResourced Provision+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–9200 pupils

Heath Road, LU7 3AUWebsite01525377096

Good200 pupilsAges 2–9

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Inspected May 2023

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Ages2 - 9

Pupils200

Good2y ago

Ages2 - 9

Pupils200

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 9

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

200 / 150 (133%)

Avg Class Size

~29*

Head Teacher

Mrs Jackie Wright

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected May 2023

AdmissionsOversubscribed

1.6x oversubscribed (2025-26)

SENDResourced Provision

Capacity: 2 places

This school has a specialist SEN unit providing additional support

3.3%

Absence rate

Avg 6.1%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.3%vs 6.1% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence3.2%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 2 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 9.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 7.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication11 pupils (34%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder8 pupils (25%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 pupils (22%)

Specific Learning Difficulty4 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health1 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 8

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)22

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils200

Free school meals 5.0%

English as additional language 0.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British85.5%

Mixed Other4.5%

Mixed White & Asian3.5%

White Other1.5%

Indian1.5%

Mixed White & African1.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Other0.5%

Asian Other0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£7,241

total expenditure per pupil

£-159 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,487

Support staff£1,768

Premises£321

Energy£89

Learning resources£227

Income per pupil£7,167

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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