Heathfields Infant Academy
Saxon Close, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heathfields Infant Academy is a primary school in Tamworth for ages 5 to 7. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2017, report published 12 December 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 October 2024
Pupils at Heathfields Infant Academy are well-behaved. Staff make sure that they follow the school rules of 'kind hands, kind feet, kind words'. Pupils learn how to recognise and manage their feelings. Staff listen to and act on any worries or concerns pupils have. This means pupils are ready to learn. The 'earth, moon, stars' behaviour management system motivates pupils to behave well. Staff encourage pupils to reflect on the impact of their behaviour on others. Pupils are happy and safe. Pupils enjoy taking on responsibilities in school. For instance, milk monitors and class librarians. This helps them to be active citizens. At social times pupils enjoy playing games or chatting with friends. Play leaders support pupils to play well together. Pupils enjoy attending clubs where they learn new skills or interests. These include archery, crafts, football, gardening and choir club. The school sets high expectations for all pupils. Pupils meet these expectations. They achieve well in school, particularly in reading. Pupils work hard in lessons and want to do their best. Pupils deepen their learning during a visiting theatre, trips to a castle, the beach and a farm. Most parents and carers are very positive about the quality of education their children receive.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not routinely build pupils' mathematical knowledge on prior learning. This means that some pupils struggle to remember important mathematical knowledge. The school should ensure that teachers fully understand the mathematical knowledge that pupils need to know so that pupils consistently learn and remember more in mathematics.
- Misconceptions in pupils' learning and written work are not always identified or addressed swiftly enough. Some pupils develop gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that staff consistently identify and address errors.
Pupil numbers and mix
199 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Heathfields Infant Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilnecote Junior Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 49% met the expected standard |
| Three Peaks Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Bird's Bush Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Dosthill Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Stoneydelph Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kelly Williams
- Phone
- 01827213885
- Address
- Saxon Close, Wilnecote, Tamworth, B77 5LU
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 147571
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.