The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 0% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
0%
-62.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 483
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Karen Banford (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Heronswood Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4EX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Heronswood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Heronswood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heronswood Primary School?
Heronswood Primary School currently has 483 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heronswood Primary School take?
Heronswood Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heronswood Primary School?
Heronswood Primary School is in Kidderminster, DY10 4EX, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heronswood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Heronswood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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