Heage Primary School
89%
Capacity
186
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Heage Primary School
Heage Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Amber Valley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 186 pupils on roll and is well-filled (89% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Heage Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Donna Hallam, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11749th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 43 in Amber Valley.
Heage Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 35 applications for 15 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
Heage Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heage Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Gymnastics, Football, Dance and 2 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Science Club, Eco Club, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Amber Valley, Heage Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Lane, Belper, Amber Valley, DE56 2AL |
| Headteacher | Donna Hallam |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Number of Pupils | 186 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 186 / 210 (89% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11749th of 13,686
Nationally
1138th of 1,353
In East Midlands
37th of 43
In Amber Valley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
42%
'23/24
45%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
35
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
School Lane, Belper
Amber Valley, DE56 2AL
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