Heather Primary School
Main Street, Heather, Coalville, LE67 2QPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heather Primary School is a primary school in Coalville for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. It ranks 9th of 17 primary schools in Coalville. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2024, report published 29 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 March 2024
In this small school, every child is known and cared for. They know the school values of resilience, respect and reflection and demonstrate them in the way they conduct themselves. The school is a happy and harmonious community. Since the last inspection, the school has shown a determination to improve. The staff have taken swift action to address weaknesses, especially in reading and mathematics. They have reviewed and developed the curriculum. Parents and carers have confidence that their children will do well. Pupils feel safe. They know that if they have any worries, the adults are there to help. Pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including when online. Staff are well trained and vigilant. Pupils are proud of their school. They work hard and take part well in lessons. They like the way that staff make learning interesting and fun. Staff encourage pupils to aim high. The school council gives pupils the opportunity to influence decisions taken by the school. The school provides lots of opportunities for pupils to take part in extra- curricular clubs and activities. Pupils enjoy these clubs, where they can learn to garden, dance and sing. They say that they are well prepared for the move to secondary school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not yet identify precisely what pupils should learn and when. This can lead to gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should ensure that in every subject the important knowledge and skills that pupils need to learn in each topic are identified, to guide teachers' planning and assessment.
- In some subjects, leaders do not gather sufficient information to evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum accurately. As a result, it is not always possible for leaders to identify where improvements should be made. Leaders should ensure that they are systematically evaluating the effectiveness of the school's work in all areas of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
115 pupils on roll, with places for 119
Schools near Heather Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Denys Church of England Infant School, Ibstock | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Ibstock Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Newton Burgoland Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Woodstone Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Hugglescote Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Maxine Michalowski
- Phone
- 01530260257
- Address
- Main Street, Heather, Coalville, LE67 2QP
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- URN
- 119926
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.