The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 346
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 33.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Thomas Rowlands (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeronshaw School
Primary · Very close
Walton High
Secondary · 716m away
Wavendon Gate School
Primary · 1.2km away
Simpson School
Primary · 1.7km away
Lift Charles Warren
Primary · 1.7km away
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Kents Hill Park all-through school
All-through · 1.8km away
Baytul Ilm Secondary School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Heronsgate School's Ofsted rating?
Heronsgate School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heronsgate School?
Heronsgate School currently has 346 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heronsgate School take?
Heronsgate School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heronsgate School?
Heronsgate School is in Milton Keynes, MK7 7BW, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heronsgate School have a sixth form?
No, Heronsgate School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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