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Heron Hill Primary School

Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 7JH

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Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
69%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
3–11
Ages
424
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Community school
Type

About Heron Hill Primary School

Heron Hill Primary School is a community school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 424 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 7.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 3–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
424 / 420 (101%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

7.2%
Free school meals
6%
EAL
1.9%
SEN support
12.0%
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)

69%
Expected standard (RWM)
6%
Higher standard (RWM)
109
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.6%
Overall absence
6.2%
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.

20.65
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24
19.9
Pupils per teacher
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24
12.21
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24
£47,730
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 12% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,947 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 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.

£6,147
Spend per pupil
£6,380
Income per pupil
50%
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
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 7JH
Phone
01539721276
Headteacher
Lucy Middleton

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heron Hill Primary School?
Heron Hill Primary School is a community school in Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Heron Hill Primary School have?
Heron Hill Primary School has 424 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Heron Hill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
69% of pupils at Heron Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Heron Hill Primary School?
Heron Hill Primary School is located at Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Westmorland and Furness, LA9 7JH.

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