- What did Ofsted judge Heron Park Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?
- Ofsted judged Heron Park Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
- How many pupils attend Heron Park Primary Academy?
- Heron Park Primary Academy has 303 pupils on roll.
- What ages does Heron Park Primary Academy take?
- Heron Park Primary Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
- Where is Heron Park Primary Academy located?
- Heron Park Primary Academy is located in Eastbourne, BN22 9EE, East Sussex.
- How do I apply to Heron Park Primary Academy?
- Heron Park Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
- How are Reception places decided at Heron Park Primary Academy?
- When Heron Park Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Highest priority will be given to looked after children in England, previously looked after children in England and children who appear to have been in state care outside of England2; 2. Priority will next be given to the children of staff who have been continuously employed for at least two years.3 Please complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) if applying under this criterion. SIFs are available from the school, downloadable from the website or can be obtained via the Local Authority. The SIF must be returned to the school by the agreed deadline; 3. Priority will next be given to children who will have a sibling (“sibling” is defined as children who live as brother or sister in the same house, including natural brothers or sisters, adopted siblings, stepbrothers or sisters and foster brothers and sisters) at the school at the time of admission. This. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
- What is the largest ethnic background at Heron Park Primary Academy?
- According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.3% of pupils at Heron Park Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.