Heathfield Academy

About Heathfield Academy

Heathfield Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Croydon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 416 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 420 places).

the school is led by headteacher Nathaniel Blanks, it falls under Croydon local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 290th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 77 in Croydon.

Heathfield Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 303 applications for 59 places, making it 5.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 80 were first-preference applications.

Heathfield Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 99% recommending the school (73 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Heathfield Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Dance, as well as clubs including Chess, Art Club, Eco Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.4%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Croydon, Heathfield Academy is one of the options available in the London region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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