Heron Park Primary Academy

About Heron Park Primary Academy

Heron Park Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 348 pupils on roll. It is part of AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 41% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

348 / 420 (83%)

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 May 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Dallington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE

Phone

01323502525

Head Teacher

Helen Crees

Website

www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heron Park Primary Academy?

Heron Park Primary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Eastbourne, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Heron Park Primary Academy have?

Heron Park Primary Academy has 348 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heron Park Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Heron Park Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does Heron Park Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

41% of pupils at Heron Park Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Heron Park Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Heron Park Primary Academy is part of AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Heron Park Primary Academy?

Heron Park Primary Academy is located at Dallington Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE.