Heron Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11399 pupils

Heron Way, Abbeydale, GL4 4BNWebsite01452415105

Good399 pupilsAges 4–11

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Type

Foundation

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

399 / 420 (95%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Claire Brookes

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2025

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

70%

Would recommend

5.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.8%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence12.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate4.9%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 13.5%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 2.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Specific Learning Difficulty17 (27%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication16 (25%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty11 (17%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder2 (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 (2%)

Physical Disability1 (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 17

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)21

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils399

Free school meals 15.3%

English as additional language 10.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British74.7%

White Other5.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean4.3%

Indian2.8%

Mixed White & Asian2.8%

Mixed Other2.3%

Pakistani1.5%

Asian Other1.3%

Black African1.3%

Mixed White & African1.3%

Traveller Irish0.8%

Unclassified0.5%

Chinese0.5%

Black Caribbean0.5%

Other0.3%

Gypsy/Roma0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

70.0%

of parents would recommend

105 responses

Informed★90.0%

Happy child80.0%

Good progress80.0%

Safe80.0%

Well taught60.0%

Good behaviour60.0%

Well led60.0%

Well looked after40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Feb 2026

Spending Per Pupil

£5,554

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,846 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,710

Support staff£1,039

Premises£280

Energy£94

Learning resources£280

Income per pupil£5,643

2023-24

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