Heathwood Lower School
Details
| Age Range | 2-9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Heath Road, LU7 3AU |
| School Website | www.heathwoodlower.com/ |
| Telephone | 1525377096 |
| URN | 109513 |
School Census
| Total | 179 |
| Girls/Boys | 88/91 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.2%/50.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 13 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 10.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/09/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/09/2013 | Good |
| 22/10/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/10/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 78 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 100 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 79 |
| As First Preference | 25 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 93 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 82 |
| As First Preference | 22 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 22 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 21 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 25 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 24 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 73 |
| As First Preference | 24 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 21 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 80 |
| As First Preference | 29 |
| As second preference | 38 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 87 |
| As First Preference | 30 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 23 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.26% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As First Preference | 34 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 72% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Dovery Academy
(0.11 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Heath Road, , LU7 3AG
Oak Bank School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 9-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sandy Lane, , LU7 3BE