Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1BEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a primary school in Leicester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 136 schools in Leicester. It ranks 117th of 138 primary schools in Leicester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 March 2024, report published 9 May 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 20 March 2024
Pupils at Heatherbrook Primary Academy enjoy the different opportunities that the school provides. They talk positively about the trips that they go on, including visits to London and the battlefields at Bosworth. They also benefit from a vast array of clubs and activities, including coding club and dance club. Staff have high expectations of pupils. They are determined that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and /or disabilities (SEND), will receive the support that they need in order to be successful and achieve well. Behaviour around the school is calm and orderly. Some pupils receive additional support which helps them to manage their behaviour. Most pupils have a positive approach to their learning. Pupils value the respectful relationships that they have with staff at the school. They know who they can talk to if they have any worries or concerns. Pupils feel safe. They know about how to keep themselves safe, including when online. The school has recently opened a Nursery on the school site. This has been welcomed by the local community. Parents value the opportunity for children to be able to start their school journey in the Nursery school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers do not routinely provide pupils with work that will further develop their knowledge and understanding. As a result, pupils are not consistently able to deepen their learning and develop the sophistication of their understanding. The school should ensure that pupils have regular opportunities to extend their learning.
- Some pupils have low attendance. This includes some disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND. This means they are not routinely benefiting from the curriculum enrichment opportunities offered by the school. The school must continue to do all it can to improve pupils' attendance and support those who have fallen behind due to absence.
- The school has not ensured that leaders have clarity about their roles and responsibilities. This means that priorities and areas for development are not always identified in a timely manner. The school should ensure that leaders have clearly defined roles and responsibilities so that the school's improvement priorities are identified and solutions implemented.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
27 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
150 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Heatherbrook Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Lodge Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| The Latimer Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 69% met the expected standard |
| Woolden Hill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Buswells Lodge Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Barley Croft Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- LEARNING WITHOUT LIMITS ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Beach
- Phone
- 01162357721
- Address
- Astill Lodge Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, LE4 1BE
- Local authority
- Leicester
- URN
- 143607
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.