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Heron Cross Primary School
Grove Road, Heron Cross, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4LJ, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
411
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in key stage 2 where it ranks in the top 65% nationally for expected levels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving 59%. However, only 5% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students academically. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for children aged 3-11, with parent satisfaction likely reflecting its strengths.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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%. | 59% | Bottom 35% 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British73.0%
Black African8.3%
White Other3.4%
Asian Indian3.4%
Asian Other2.7%
Other2.4%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.99166, -2.16550 · ST4 4LJ
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN124003
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.heroncrossprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Heron Cross Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heron Cross Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is Heron Cross Primary School a good school?
Heron Cross Primary School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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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