What did Ofsted judge Heatherbrook Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Heatherbrook Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Heatherbrook Primary Academy?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy has 150 pupils on roll.

What are Heatherbrook Primary Academy’s exam results?

In 2024-25, 56% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Heatherbrook Primary Academy take?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is Heatherbrook Primary Academy located?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 1BE, Leicester.

How do I apply to Heatherbrook Primary Academy?

Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Heatherbrook Primary Academy?

When Heatherbrook Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

What is the largest ethnic background at Heatherbrook Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40.7% of pupils at Heatherbrook Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Heatherbrook Primary Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How places are decided at Heatherbrook Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
3Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
4Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5Sibling outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
6Catchment area — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school (see note 4).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
8Outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

Places are allocated to pupils with an EHCP naming the school before any other allocations are made. Multiple birth siblings provision applies as stated in tie-breaker and note 3.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Heatherbrook Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Heatherbrook Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Heatherbrook Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy has 150 pupils on roll.
What are Heatherbrook Primary Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 56% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Heatherbrook Primary Academy take?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Heatherbrook Primary Academy located?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 1BE, Leicester.
How do I apply to Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: When Heatherbrook Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40.7% of pupils at Heatherbrook Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Heatherbrook Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
3Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
4Sibling in catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5Sibling outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the infant or primary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
6Catchment area — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the infant or primary school (see note 4).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
8Outside catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Places are allocated to pupils with an EHCP naming the school before any other allocations are made. Multiple birth siblings provision applies as stated in tie-breaker and note 3.

Heatherbrook Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Heatherbrook Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Heatherbrook Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy has 150 pupils on roll.
What are Heatherbrook Primary Academy’s exam results?: In 2024-25, 56% of pupils at the end of primary school (key stage 2) reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Heatherbrook Primary Academy take?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is Heatherbrook Primary Academy located?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy is located in Leicester, LE4 1BE, Leicester.
How do I apply to Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: When Heatherbrook Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social needs — Children who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. In the event that two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Heatherbrook Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 40.7% of pupils at Heatherbrook Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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