Heron Way Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | West Sussex |
| Address | Heron Way, RH13 6DJ |
| School Website | www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1403261944 |
| URN | 125887 |
School Census
| Total | 412 |
| Girls/Boys | 236/176 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 57.3%/42.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 18 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/02/2024 | Outstanding |
| 18/10/2011 | Outstanding |
| 09/05/2007 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/02/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/10/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 09/05/2007 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 86% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 96 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9 |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 109 |
| Reading Progress | 4.1 |
| Writing Progress | 1.7 |
| Maths Progress | 3.2 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 24% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 3.8 |
| Writing Progress | 1.4 |
| Maths Progress | 1.7 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | 1.8 |
| Writing Progress | 2.3 |
| Maths Progress | 0.5 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.25% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 187 |
| As First Preference | 74 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 61 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As First Preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 54 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 211 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.72% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 69 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 251 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 56 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As First Preference | 41 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 41 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.64% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As First Preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 207 |
| As First Preference | 81 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.54% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As First Preference | 91 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 64 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 195 |
| As First Preference | 65 |
| As second preference | 84 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 82% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 95% |
| no | 5% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
(0.25 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Comptons Lane, , RH13 5NW
The Forest School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Comptons Lane, , RH13 5NT