The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Middleton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Hayfell Avenue, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKirkbie Kendal School
Secondary · 334m away
Kendal College
16 plus · 715m away
Dean Gibson Catholic Primary School, Kendal
Primary · 948m away
Vicarage Park CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
South Lakes Academy
Independent · 1.2km away
Ghyllside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Castle Park School
Primary · 1.4km away
Stramongate Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heron Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heron Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heron Hill Primary School?
Heron Hill Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heron Hill Primary School take?
Heron Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heron Hill Primary School?
Heron Hill Primary School is in Kendal, LA9 7JH, in the Westmorland and Furness local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heron Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heron Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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