Question 1

Is Heathfield Infant School a good school?

Accepted Answer

Ofsted rates Heathfield Infant School as Good. The most recent inspection was an ungraded Section 8 inspection on 23–24 April 2025 which noted evidence that standards may have improved significantly since the previous inspection, and confirmed safeguarding was effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Heathfield Infant School?

Accepted Answer

Heathfield Infant School is a maintained state school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for usual school costs such as uniform and trips where applicable.

Question 3

When is the Reception application deadline in Richmond upon Thames?

Accepted Answer

For Richmond upon Thames, families should check the current local authority timetable for the relevant September entry year, including the application opening date, closing deadline, National Offer Day and offer-response deadline.

Question 4

Does Heathfield Infant School have a nursery?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school has nursery provision. Nursery places have a separate application route and deadlines set out in the school’s published nursery information.

Question 5

Does the school have specialist SEND provision?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The school has a local-authority-funded specialist resourced provision for pupils with autism called The Willow Centre, and an additional in-house provision called Fig for pupils with social communication needs.

Question 6

Does the school offer wraparound care?

Accepted Answer

The school runs a breakfast club and an after-school club, which can support working family schedules.

Question 7

How competitive is admission to Heathfield Infant School?

Accepted Answer

In the most recent admissions figures provided here, there were 137 applications for 81 offers and the school was recorded as oversubscribed. Families should apply on time and understand the oversubscription criteria used by the local authority.

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