The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 95% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
95%
+33.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 30 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Mr James Crump (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Heron Way, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham
Special school · 307m away
The Forest School
Secondary · 504m away
Millais School
Secondary · 740m away
Horsham Nursery School
Nursery · 1.3km away
Kingslea Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Leechpool Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oakfields Primary School, Horsham
Primary · 1.7km away
The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham
16 plus · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heron Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heron Way Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heron Way Primary School?
Heron Way Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heron Way Primary School take?
Heron Way Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heron Way Primary School?
Heron Way Primary School is in Horsham, RH13 6DJ, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heron Way Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heron Way Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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