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Heron Primary School
Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 4BN, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.1 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
399
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid performance in KS2, where 55% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, this primary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. However, only 5% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Additionally, while 66% of parents express satisfaction, there may be opportunities to enhance community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 55% | Bottom 26% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (105 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
89%
School keeps me informed
88%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
Good range of extra-curricular
73%
Progress is communicated
73%
Behaviour is good
69%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School has high expectations
63%
School supports development
61%
School responds to concerns
43%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.7%
White Other5.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Black African1.3%
traveller_irish0.8%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.84278, -2.20886 · GL4 4BN
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115749
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.heronprimaryschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heron Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heron Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Heron Primary School a good school?
Heron Primary School scores 18.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Heron Primary School?
Based on 105 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heron Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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