Heathland School

About Heathland School

Heathland School is a popular choice among Harrow families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 197 applications for just 82 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.4 applicants per spot. Of those, 74 families put it down as their first preference, and all 74 were offered a place. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, and it's consistent with the school's Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2023. The school has held a Good rating across all five inspected categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision. Compared with its previous inspection, when it was rated Outstanding, the rating has dropped, but the current judgement still places it above many of its peers in the borough, where only 10 out of 41 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating.

Academically, Heathland delivers solid results at Key Stage 2. In the 2023/24 assessments, 70% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just slightly below the Harrow local authority average of 72%. The school performs particularly well in reading, where 87% of pupils met the expected standard and 37% achieved the higher standard. Maths scores are also strong, with an average scaled score of 107 and 81% reaching the expected level. The school ranks 21st out of 38 primary schools in Harrow on the combined expected standard metric, placing it in the top half of the borough. Nationally, it sits in the 32nd percentile, which is a respectable position for a large state primary. While no progress scores are available in the data, the attainment figures suggest a consistent and capable academic offering.

The school is well equipped to support a range of needs, with specific SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication issues, and visual impairment. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, an outdoor playground, a sensory room and even a chapel. There is a nursery on site for children from age three, and the school offers a decent range of clubs including book club, choir, film club and coding, plus sports like football, cricket, tennis and athletics. With 637 pupils on a capacity of 682, the school is near full but not overcrowded. Heathland is a good fit for families who want a large, well-regarded community primary with strong reading outcomes, a broad sports programme, and a clear track record of managing oversubscription fairly.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Heathland School

Helpful Guides for Parents