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Herons' Moor Academy
Highlands Lane, Locking Castle, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 7DX, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates commendable performance, particularly with 73% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 91% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community support. However, only 2% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, which may indicate room for improvement in stretching more able learners.
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Last inspected: 7 May 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%. | 73% | Top 28% 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 |
Parent View (78 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
95%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Behaviour is good
89%
School supports development
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
School has high expectations
87%
School responds to concerns
72%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.3%
White Other7.1%
Mixed Other2.9%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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51.35249, -2.91507 · BS24 7DX
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN138603
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteheronsmooracademy.clf.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Herons' Moor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Herons' Moor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is Herons' Moor Academy a good school?
Herons' Moor Academy scores 67.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Herons' Moor Academy?
Based on 78 Ofsted Parent View responses, Herons' Moor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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