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Heron Hill Primary School
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH, Westmorland and Furness
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.9 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
424
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 39% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in its LocaleIQ score of 54.9, indicating it performs better than over half of schools in the area. However, only 6% of pupils achieve the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 15 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 69% | Top 39% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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54.31758, -2.73603 · LA9 7JH
School details
Local authorityWestmorland and Furness
RegionNorth West
URN112190
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.heronhill.cumbria.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heron Hill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heron Hill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 July 2014.
Is Heron Hill Primary School a good school?
Heron Hill Primary School scores 54.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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