How many pupils does Heron Way Primary School have?

Heron Way Primary School has 418 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heron Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Heron Way Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).

How does Heron Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

95% of pupils at Heron Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Heron Way Primary School?

Heron Way Primary School is located at Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ.

Heron Way Primary School

Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ

Outstanding

Inspected 20 February 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

95%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

418

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Heron Way Primary School

Heron Way Primary School is a community school in Horsham, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 418 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 95% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 418 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 20 February 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

5.3%

Free school meals

7.4%

EAL

1.7%

SEN support

10.5%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

95%

Expected standard (RWM)

17%

Higher standard (RWM)

111

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

3.0%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

18.68

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

24.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

8.3

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

£43,424

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£995 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,490

Spend per pupil

£5,430

Income per pupil

54%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ
Phone: 01403261944
Headteacher: James Crump
Website: www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heron Way Primary School?: Heron Way Primary School is a community school in Horsham, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Heron Way Primary School have?: Heron Way Primary School has 418 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Heron Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Heron Way Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (20 February 2024).
How does Heron Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 95% of pupils at Heron Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Heron Way Primary School?: Heron Way Primary School is located at Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ.

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