The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 55 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 443
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Head
- Ms Nazia Ishaq (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5PY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLathom Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Altmore Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Stephen's Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Stephen's Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Hartley Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Cleves Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy
16 plus · Grammar · 2.1km away
Nelson Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sir John Heron Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Heron Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir John Heron Primary School?
Sir John Heron Primary School currently has 443 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir John Heron Primary School take?
Sir John Heron Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir John Heron Primary School?
Sir John Heron Primary School is in London, E12 5PY, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir John Heron Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sir John Heron Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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