Heathfield is a very small, girls only school with less than 200 pupils aged 11- 18. Nonetheless it has a good reputation as a nurturing school and has a wealth of opportunities and extra-curricular activities, which, are impressive considering the size of the school. Excellent results and a very hard- working staff ensure that every girl has the best opportunity to succeed.

Although recently opening its doors to day students, the school remains essentially very much a boarding school, with excellent pastoral care.