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Heron Way Primary School
Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.2 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
418
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional performance in key stage 2, this primary school boasts a remarkable 95% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 1% nationally. Parent satisfaction is likely high, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score of 98.2, which ranks it better than 98% of schools. While 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard, continued focus on elevating this percentage could enhance overall performance further.
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Last inspected: 20 February 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 95% | Top 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.9%
Mixed Other5.0%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Indian3.3%
Asian Other3.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.05928, -0.29954 · RH13 6DJ
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN125887
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Heron Way Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Heron Way Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 February 2024.
Is Heron Way Primary School a good school?
Heron Way Primary School scores 98.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% 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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