Heathfield Junior School, Twickenham
Heathfield Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Twickenham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 11th-highest of the 13 schools in Twickenham with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was 85% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- 85% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Heathfield Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Heathfield Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (83% in reading, 83% in maths).
Getting a place at Heathfield Junior School
Across Richmond upon Thames, 89% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Richmond upon Thames lodged 9 appeals against primary school offers; 6 reached a hearing and none succeeded.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Heathfield Junior School are Heathfield Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Good); Bishop Perrin Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 90% maths); Nelson Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 71% reading, 71% maths); and St Edmund's Catholic Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 86% reading, 91% maths).
Heathfield Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Heathfield Infant SchoolBishop Perrin Church of England Primary SchoolNelson Primary SchoolSt Edmund's Catholic Primary School
What parents say
170 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Heathfield Junior School (as of September 2025): 99% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
Who goes there
39.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 54.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (36%), Asian (31%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 64 pupils (17.3%) received SEN support and 37 (10%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.
Heathfield Junior School has a resourced provision for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Whitton Station, about 850 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Longford Road, 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Heathfield Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Heathfield Junior School are Turing House School (0.3 miles), Twickenham School (0.3 miles), The Heathland School (0.8 miles) and Waldegrave School (1 mile).
Turing House SchoolTwickenham SchoolThe Heathland SchoolWaldegrave School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from May 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Heathfield creates an inclusive, welcoming environment where children thrive academically and personally. Teachers have strong subject knowledge and adapt lessons to meet every child's needs, whether they need extra support or additional challenge. The school places real emphasis on building pupils' confidence and leadership skills, with plenty of enrichment opportunities both in and out of the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with strong subject knowledge from teachers who help pupils understand complex concepts
- Excellent support for reading development, including phonics teaching and focus on language skills for pupils learning English as an additional language
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and high attendance rates
- Strong focus on personal development, including leadership opportunities and respect for different faiths and cultures
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those eligible for pupil premium
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with clear systems in place to support pupils and multiple ways for them to raise concerns such as worry boxes and pastoral team support.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular clubs (vast array mentioned), reading mentor roles, sports leader positions, house captain duties
Heathfield Junior School is a good school where all pupils are proud to be part of an inclusive community where they are nurtured to thrive. The inspection suggests the school could be outstanding if a graded inspection were carried out now.
At a Glance
39.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
170 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 83% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 81% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.7
Avg class size
24.7
KS2
14
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Heathfield Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Heathfield Junior School.
- S4K Camp - Heathfield Junior SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- KOOSA Kids Breakfast and After School Club at Bishop Perrin Primary School, Twickenham310m away · Not yet graded
- Frejo kids limited920m away · Not yet graded
- Wilderness Club980m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Heathfield Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Heathfield Junior School is in Richmond upon Thames; for families living there:
Apply to Richmond upon Thames for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 13 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
410 pupils
480 places
70 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Twickenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Twickenham
Across Richmond upon Thames council
Places available
2,079
Applications
1,663
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All primary applications across Richmond upon Thames council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
64
SEN Support
37
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Heathfield Junior School has a resourced provision for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
370
Total Pupils
185
Boys
185
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
19
Teachers
19.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,620
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,977
Per pupil
£2812k
Total funding
£223k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
426
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Questions parents ask about Heathfield Junior School
What are SATs results like at Heathfield Junior School?
Of the pupils at Heathfield Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Heathfield Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Heathfield Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Heathfield Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Heathfield Junior School is oversubscribed, Richmond upon Thames allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Heathfield Junior School?
Heathfield Junior School was not full in 2025: it ran at 85% of its 480 places.
How big are the classes at Heathfield Junior School?
Classes at Heathfield Junior School average 24.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Heathfield Junior School?
Heathfield Junior School has around 370 pupils on roll. 40% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Heathfield Junior School have specialist SEN provision?
Heathfield Junior School has a resourced provision for autism and social, emotional and mental health needs: 6 places, 6 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Heathfield Junior School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Heathfield Junior School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Heathfield Junior School?
Apply through Richmond upon Thames's coordinated admissions process, naming Heathfield Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Heathfield Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: S4K Camp - Heathfield Junior School (registered, not yet graded). There are 3 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Heathfield Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 7 serious and 13 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Richmond upon Thames is 27 (the median across 86 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heathfield Junior School?
Heathfield Junior School is at Cobbett Road, Twickenham, TW2 6EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)