The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 748
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 28.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- Head
- Mr Stephen Harris (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whinchat Road, London, SE28 0EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 715m away
Nine Acres School
Special school · 762m away
Conway Primary School
Primary · 847m away
The Anchor Sendfriendly Centre
Independent · 861m away
South Rise Primary School
Primary · 866m away
Foxfield Primary School
Primary · 1000m away
Bannockburn Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Plumstead Manor School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heronsgate Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heronsgate Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heronsgate Primary School?
Heronsgate Primary School currently has 748 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heronsgate Primary School take?
Heronsgate Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heronsgate Primary School?
Heronsgate Primary School is in London, SE28 0EA, in the Greenwich local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heronsgate Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heronsgate Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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