Best 3 Primary schools in Heanor – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Laceyfields Academy (Primary) in Heanor; Howitt Primary Community School (Primary) in Heanor; Coppice Primary School (Primary) in Heanor — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Laceyfields Academy, Howitt Primary Community School and Coppice Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Heanor, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Laceyfields Academy), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Laceyfields Academy (Sep 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 650, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Djanogly Learning Trust and EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Laceyfields Academy DE75 7HJ	Howitt Primary Community School DE75 7FS	Coppice Primary School DE75 7BZ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Community school
Location	Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7HJ	Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7FS	Heanor Derbyshire DE75 7BZ
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Sep 2023	2 17 Sep 2023	2 18 May 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	172	427	241
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Djanogly Learning Trust	EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	Derbyshire (830)
Website	www.laceyfieldsacademy.co.uk	www.howittprimary.org.uk	www.coppice.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone	01773712823	01773713217	01773712840
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Laceyfields Academy

DE75 7HJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7HJ
Ofsted: 2 24 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Djanogly Learning Trust
Website: www.laceyfieldsacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01773712823

Howitt Primary Community School

DE75 7FS

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7FS
Ofsted: 2 17 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.howittprimary.org.uk
Telephone: 01773713217

Coppice Primary School

DE75 7BZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Community school
Location: Heanor
Derbyshire
DE75 7BZ
Ofsted: 2 18 May 2023
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Derbyshire (830)
Website: www.coppice.derbyshire.sch.uk
Telephone: 01773712840

Unlock Full School Data — Advanced Search & Exports

Apply deep filters (phase, type, trust, region, town, postcode-area) and export clean CSV/Excel/PDF reports — all ad-free and ready for your analysis.

Advanced filters Full dataset access CSV & Excel export Ad-free browsing

Upgrade to Pro today and lock in today’s rate — all future tools included.

See Pro plans Create account

Built for professionals

All the data you need — export-ready for reports, dashboards and presentations.

Full dataset access: pupil counts, FSM %, inspection history & more.
Export tools: one-click CSV, Excel & PDF for immediate download.
Search & filter across: region, district, city, county, local authority, trust, school type, gender, religion—and combinations.
Refine by metrics: number of pupils, capacity, % FSM, postcode-area & more.

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.