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Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.8 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
348
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates a strong commitment to education, although its KS2 results show that only 41% of students meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, which is below the national average. However, it ranks in the top 92% for expected outcomes compared to other UK schools, indicating a solid foundation for further improvement. Parent satisfaction appears to be a priority, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it faces some challenges relative to its peers.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality 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%. | 41% | Bottom 8% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.3%
White Other6.9%
Black African4.9%
Other4.0%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed Other2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Location
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50.79876, 0.28288 · BN22 9EE
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138390
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Heron Park Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Heron Park Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Heron Park Primary Academy a good school?
Heron Park Primary Academy scores 12.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% 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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