Hesters Way Primary School

StatePrimary

GoodPrimaryAges 4–11185 pupils

Dill Avenue, GL51 0ESWebsite01242525616

Good185 pupilsAges 4–11

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Good3mo ago

Inspected Jan 2026

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils185

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils185

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Type

Community

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

185 / 210 (88%)

Avg Class Size

~26*

Head Teacher

Miss Kirsti Ashman

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2026

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 57%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

7.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.4%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

7.5%vs 6.4% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate7.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence27.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate5.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 35.1%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 6.5%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty39 (51%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health19 (25%)

Speech, Language & Communication16 (21%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder1 (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 10

Teaching assistants (FTE)8

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils185

Free school meals 45.9%

English as additional language 40.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British57.8%

White Other17.3%

Asian Other7.6%

Black African5.9%

Indian4.3%

Mixed White & African1.6%

Other1.1%

Mixed Other1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.1%

Unclassified0.5%

Pakistani0.5%

Bangladeshi0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Apr 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£8,028

total expenditure per pupil

+£628 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,226

Support staff£1,428

Premises£569

Energy£291

Learning resources£477

Income per pupil£8,223

2023-24

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