Heathland School

What Heathland School does

Heathland School is a state-funded primary school in South Harrow, Middlesex, serving children aged 3-11 across Nursery through Year 6. The school operates as part of the Heathland Whitefriars Federation, a converter multi-academy trust and charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (Companies House number 09066965). Admissions for Reception to Year 6 are administered centrally by Harrow Council, while Nursery applications are handled directly by the school; all 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours per week free childcare.

The school's core product is full delivery of the National Curriculum, structured around the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, using established commercial platforms including Read Write Inc. phonics (Nursery through KS1 with KS2 interventions), White Rose Maths with Deepening Understanding, Bug Club (ActiveLearn) for online reading, PE Passport for assessment, Digimaps for geography mapping skills, and Jigsaw PSHE combined with the MindUp neuroscience-based mindfulness programme. The technology stack is WordPress-based with no proprietary systems, no AI/ML capabilities, and no public APIs; data protection is governed by UK GDPR with ICO Registration ZA072271. Supporting services include Breakfast Club (7.45-8.45am operated by school staff), After School Club delivered via the Complete Sports partnership, Place2Be in-school mental health counselling, and a comprehensive Inclusion/SEND offer spanning Educational Psychologist support, CAMHS outreach, Speech and Language therapy, Reading Recovery, Nurture Group, Art therapy, Lego Therapy, Forest School, and 1:1 KS2 tuition.

The revenue model is funded primarily through the UK government's Dedicated Schools Grant with no tuition fees. All primary school children receive free hot meals cooked in-house by Harrisons Catering Services, with Pupil Premium funding used to subsidise school trips, music tuition, and uniform items. Ancillary income is generated through ParentPay meal ordering, Complete Sports wraparound care (childcare voucher eligible), and Eco Schools/UNICEF-aligned programmes. The school reports KS2 SATS 2024 outcomes of 87% at expected level in English Reading, 81% in Maths, 70% combined Reading/Writing/Maths at expected standard with 8% at greater depth, and Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check 2024 results of 62.2% scoring 21-25 out of 25 with an average score of 20.4. The Senior Leadership Team is headed by Headteacher Miss F R Hopkins, supported by Deputy Head Mrs Farrant, two Assistant Headteachers (Miss McDonnell and Mrs Zagerman-Vaughan), Chief Operations & Financial Officer Mrs Thompson, and Phase Leaders across EYFS, KS1, Year 3&4, and Year 5&6.

Name

Heathland School

Legal name

Heathland Whitefriars Federation

Website

https://heathlandschool.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Heathland School is a UK state-funded primary school serving children aged 3-11 in South Harrow, Middlesex, part of the Heathland Whitefriars Federation multi-academy trust, delivering the full National Curriculum with integrated SEND, mental health, and wraparound care services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Student Support & Related Services (Counseling, SEL, Health, Safety) (EDAJAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD), School-Based Mental Health Therapy (Licensed Clinicians) (EDAKAMAD)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Early years education
• Primary school services
• School curriculum
• Childcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

South Harrow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Heathland School is a state-funded primary school providing education for children aged 3-11 (Nursery through Year 6). The school delivers the full English National Curriculum across Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, with particular emphasis on English, Maths, Science with STEAM, Computing, and PSHE including MindUp mindfulness. Wraparound services include a Breakfast Club, after-school care delivered in partnership with Complete Sports, free hot school meals for all pupils, and Place2Be mental health counselling. The school holds UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting School accreditation and accredited Thinking School status.

Product overview

Heathland School is a primary school (ages 3-11) providing comprehensive educational services through its integrated curriculum and support programmes. The core offering comprises the National Curriculum delivered through the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 and 2, with particular strengths in English (using Read Write Inc. Phonics and Bug Club), Maths (White Rose methodology), Science with STEAM focus, Computing, and PSHE (Jigsaw and MindUp). Supporting services include Before and After School Club (via Complete Sports partnership), Breakfast Club, Place2Be mental health counselling, and extensive SEND inclusion provisions. The school operates as an accredited Thinking School and Gold Rights Respecting School with active pupil leadership through Rights Respecting Council and Eco Warriors programmes. Remote learning resources and home learning support are provided through Oak National Academy integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Curriculum Comprehensive curriculum covering all National Curriculum subjects including English, Maths, Science, Computing, Design and Technology, History, Geography, Spanish, PE, PSHE, Religious Education, Music, and Art, designed with high aspirations for every pupil from Reception through Year 6.
• Early Years Foundation Stage Early years education programme for Nursery and Reception covering Prime areas (Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal Social and Emotional Development) and Specific areas (Literacy, Mathematics, Understanding the World, Expressive Arts and Design) with continuous provision activities and child-initiated learning through play.
• English Curriculum Comprehensive English programme developing oracy, reading (including Phonics through Read Write Inc., guided reading, Bug Club), writing, spelling, grammar, handwriting, and library skills from Nursery through Year 6.
• Maths Curriculum Maths programme using White Rose Maths and Deepening Understanding approaches with a next steps differentiated learning methodology, covering mental fluency, multiplication/division facts (Times Tables), number facts, and reasoning challenges.
• Science Curriculum Science programme emphasising practical learning, investigations, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths), featuring dedicated science room and outdoor learning area with annual STEAM themed week.
• Computing Curriculum Computing programme covering three strands: Programming/Computer Science (algorithms, coding, networks), Information Technology (word processors, spreadsheets, presentations), and Online Safety/Digital Literacy, emphasising resilient problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Geography Curriculum Geography programme developing locational knowledge, place knowledge, and human and physical geography with fieldwork, local area mapping, and Digimaps subscription for mapping skills development, plus annual International Day celebrating world cultures.
• PSHE and MindUp Personal, Social and Health Education delivered through Jigsaw PSHE (six puzzles: Being Me, Celebrating Differences, Dreams and Goals, Healthy Me, Relationships, Changing Me) and MindUp neuroscience-based mindfulness curriculum promoting emotional wellbeing and British Values.
• Physical Education and Sport PE programme providing minimum 2 hours per week covering games, gymnastics, athletics, dance and swimming (Year 5), with PE Passport assessment tool, Fit4Fun sports coaching partnership, extensive extra-curricular sports clubs, and annual Sports Day.
• Remote Learning Home learning resources and remote education access for all year groups (Nursery through Year 6) when school is closed, including year group-specific learning materials, Oak National Academy online lessons, Computing and RE resources, and Rights Respecting Learning activities.
• Breakfast Club and After School Club Wraparound childcare services: Breakfast Club runs 7.45-8.45am run by school staff; After School Club delivered in partnership with Complete Sports offering Ofsted registered activities, accepting childcare vouchers.
• Place2Be Mental Health Support Partnership with Place2Be, the UK's leading children's mental health charity, providing in-school counselling through Place2Talk (lunchtime sessions), individual and small group support, and parent/carer advice.
• Inclusion and SEND Support Comprehensive additional provision including local authority and independent Educational Psychologist support, Behaviour support, CAMHS partnership, Autism support, Speech and Language therapy, Reading Recovery, Numicon and First Class @ Number interventions, Nurture Group, Learning Mentor support, Art therapy, Lego Therapy, Forest School, and 1:1 tuition for Key Stage 2.
• Thinking Skills / P4C (Philosophy for Children) Accredited Thinking School programme (since July 2015) implementing a whole-school Thinking Skills approach using thinking tools and cognitive strategies across the curriculum, involving staff, pupils, parents and governors.
• Rights Respecting School Programme Gold Accredited Rights Respecting School programme (UNICEF) demonstrating deep commitment to children's rights at all levels of school life, featuring an active Rights Respecting Council with three sub-committees and Eco Warriors programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of students achieved expected level in English Reading at KS2 SATS 2024
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Place2BecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK's leading children's mental health charity providing in-school support and expert training. Place2Be offers counselling services through Place2Talk (lunchtime sessions), individual and group support, parent/carer advice, and staff support. School has dedicated Place2Be room and School Project Manager Karen Ejdelman works Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Complete SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfsted registered partner delivering after school club care for pupils with range of fun activities and friendly staff on site. Complete Sports handles registration and booking through their website. Parents can pay using childcare vouchers.
• Harrisons Catering ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDedicated catering team cooking all school meals in-house in the school's own kitchen. Provides hot meals daily with weekly menus available for download. School receives additional funding for children entitled to free school meals.
• Art of BrillianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganises the Happy Harrow Project. Year 5 students serve as Happiness Heroes spreading positivity messages throughout school community. Project focuses on 'Being the Best Version of You' and includes growth mindset challenges.
• Harrow CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering support for children and families who may need additional expertise in diagnosing specific Special Educational Needs. Provides outreach support and specialist assessment services.
• Harrow Tuition ServicecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBehaviour support providing both outreach support for children, families and staff within schools and respite time at The Helix facility. Supports children who need very small class sizes to attain successfully.
• UNICEF UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRights Respecting Schools Award programme. Heathland achieved Gold accreditation in 2022, demonstrating deep commitment to children's rights at all levels. Working with UNICEF UK since September 2011.
• Harrow Educational Psychology ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal authority and independent EP support providing clear strategies for teachers and support staff when planning for specific children with additional needs.
• Harrow Mentoring ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMentor support for children who may need additional adult guidance. School negotiated to include children younger than 11 for the first time in 2012/13.
• Educating for EqualityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality mark programme. School aiming to achieve this recognition for eliminating injustices and creating an equitable society. Also applying for the Allegiance Award.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Harris Federation: Large London-based multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across the capital. Overlapping catchment and governance model, but at materially greater scale, providing a benchmark for federation expansion upside.
• Ark Schools: National multi-academy trust operating primary schools including in London. Comparable as a MAT operator with similar pupil premium and inclusion focus, but at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Large national multi-academy trust with primary and secondary provision. Comparable as a MAT operator with a focus on academy improvement, but at a much larger scale and broader geographic scope.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Mid-size multi-academy trust with a portfolio of primary schools including in London. Comparable in operating primary education at scale, but with a broader geographic footprint than Heathland's single Harrow site.

Others

• Place2Be: UK children's mental health charity delivering the in-school counselling service (Place2Talk, Place2Be) embedded at Heathland. Not a competitor, but a strategic partner whose continued involvement is core to the school's wellbeing offering.
• UNICEF UK (Rights Respecting Schools Award): Awarding body of the Gold Rights Respecting School accreditation that Heathland holds. Not a competitor, but an ecosystem participant whose programme design shapes Heathland's pastoral and citizenship curriculum.
• Harrow Council: Local authority that administers mainstream Reception to Year 6 admissions for Heathland and provides commissioning partner access via Harrow CAMHS, Educational Psychology, and Tuition Service. Not a direct competitor, but the statutory gatekeeper of pupil flows.

Direct peers

• Whitefriars School: Sister school within the Heathland Whitefriars Federation, operating a primary school in Harrow under the same MAT governance. Directly comparable in size, catchment, and operating model, allowing the federation leadership to benchmark and share resources.
• The Thinking Schools Academy Trust: Multi-academy trust that originated the Thinking Schools accreditation that Heathland holds. Operates primary and secondary schools with the same cognitive-framework philosophy, making it a direct peer on educational approach and MAT structure.
• Reach Academy Trust: Small, primary-focused multi-academy trust operating in a London borough with a similar emphasis on inclusion, extended services, and wraparound care. Directly comparable in scale and pupil-centred model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HLPrimaryNews
• Instagraminstagram.com/heathlandschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/heathland-school

Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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