Heath Primary School

About Heath Primary School

Heath Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Derbyshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 367 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (152% of 241 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Heath Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher J Lynch, it falls under Derbyshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7091st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 35 in North East Derbyshire.

Heath Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 45 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Heath Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 35.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North East Derbyshire, Heath 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.

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