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Heathlands Primary Academy

Birmingham, B34 6NBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
53 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#7,568
of 13,686 nationally

About Heathlands Primary Academy

Heathlands Primary Academy is a state primary school in Birmingham, serving 447 pupils aged 3 to 11. Under headteacher Craig McMahon, the school sits within a competitive local landscape. In Birmingham’s league of 254 primary schools, Heathlands ranks 149th, placing it in the bottom half of the local authority. The top-performing peers nearby include Little Sutton Primary School, Cromwell Junior and Infant School, and Lift Lea Forest, the latter being the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, just two kilometres away. Heathlands itself holds a Good rating from its most recent inspection in 2023, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade in 2019. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 115 applications for 59 places, with 53 first-preference offers made. This demand suggests a solid local reputation, even if its ranking doesn’t place it among the elite.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHeath Way, Birmingham, Birmingham, B34 6NB
HeadteacherCraig McMahon
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils447
Free School Meals (FSM)51.7%
School Capacity447 / 446 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Art StudiosForest SchoolLibraryPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballCross CountryCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennisNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubCodingBook ClubGardeningScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heathlands Primary Academy

Heathlands Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.