Heathfield School, Ascot
Heathfield School is an independent school for pupils aged 10 to 19 in Ascot. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Heathfield School in detail
Heathfield School in its own words
In its own words: "Heathfield is an intentionally small school for girls aged 11-18 years which offers day and boarding places. We are delighted that from September 2026, our Sixth Form will become co-educational, welcoming boys for the first time in our history."
From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to Heathfield, a school with a rich heritage and strong reputation built on years of excellence. Founded in 1899, Heathfield has a wonderful balance of history and much-loved traditions, alongside a clear vision for the future."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 20 November 2026 at 11am, an open day on Saturday 21 November 2026 at 10am and an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 11am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Bracknell Forest
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heathfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Heathfield School are LVS Ascot (0.3 miles), Papplewick School (1.5 miles), Lambrook School (1.5 miles) and St George's School (1.9 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 19 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 68% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 53 pupils (33.8%) received SEN support and 2 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Martins Heron Rail Station, about 1190 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Royal Foresters Hotel (opposite), 170 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Heathfield School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 56 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Bracknell Forest (84).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
At its material change inspection in February 2026, ISI found that the school is likely to meet the Independent School Standards if the change goes ahead, and recommended that it be approved. Report
At its previous routine inspection in October 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report
Non-Routine Inspection
5 February 2026
Routine Inspection
7 October 2025
Regulatory Compliance
8 June 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
27 February 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
10 February 2015
Integrated
1 February 2012
About
Heathfield School is a girls' independent boarding and day school in Ascot, Berkshire, England. In 2006, the school absorbed St Mary's School, Wantage and was briefly named Heathfield St Mary's School but reverted to Heathfield School in 2009 to prevent confusion with another local girls' school St Mary's School, Ascot.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Heathfield School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Heathfield School
Sixth Form Open Evening
2 Oct 2026
How to Learn Better Workshop
1 Oct 2026
New Co-Curricular Skills Programme
30 Sep 2026
Heathfield’s First Steps Towards Co-Education
18 Sep 2026
A Level Success
15 Sep 2026
Exceptional GCSE Results
15 Sep 2026
From Heathfield School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Heathfield School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Heathfield School, with their latest published grades:
- St Martin's Day Nursery - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 10 July 2026: Expected standard in 6 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Ascot Priory Day Nursery and Pre-school - Day nursery, 0.3 milesOfsted report card, 9 September 2026: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 3 areas; safeguarding standards met
- Little Blossoms Martins Heron - Pre-school, 0.8 miles
- The Wayz Day Camps - Day nursery, 0.8 miles
- Always Growing Ascot - Day nursery, 0.8 miles
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 11
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
2 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 Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
52%
Available places
157 pupils
300 places
143 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Bracknell Forest council
Places available
1,500
Applications
1,337
Got 1st preference
82.7%
Got preferred school
95.0%
All secondary applications across Bracknell Forest council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
35.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
157
Total Pupils
0
Boys
157
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Heathfield School
When was Heathfield School last inspected?
Heathfield School's most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) was a non-routine inspection in February 2026. At its material change inspection in February 2026, ISI found that the school is likely to meet the Independent School Standards if the change goes ahead, and recommended that it be approved. At its previous routine inspection in October 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.
How many pupils go to Heathfield School?
Heathfield School has around 157 pupils on roll.
How many road collisions happen near Heathfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 11 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 2 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 Bracknell Forest is 7 (the median across 46 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Heathfield School?
Heathfield School is at London Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 8BQ.
Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)