Heron Cross Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grove Road Heron Cross Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 4LJ |
| Phone | 01782233565 |
| Reference Number | 124003 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 402 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.75%
Girls: 49.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| 2 | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 5 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 6 | 26 | 25 | 51 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.9% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-30 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-10-06 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-04-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-04 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-12-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-02-07 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady's Catholic Academy
Watkin Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4NP |
0.5 miles |
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Co-op Academy Glebe
Park Place, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3HZ |
0.61 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary Academy
William Street, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2JG |
0.67 miles |
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The Meadows Primary Academy
Poplar Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3AZ |
0.79 miles |
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Stoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
Boothen Old Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 4EE |
0.84 miles |
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Sutherland Primary Academy
Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3DY |
1.07 miles |
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Byatts Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2RH |
1.08 miles |
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Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff
GOLDENHILL ROAD, FENTON, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST4 3DP |
1.14 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Spring Garden Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2QN |
1.22 miles |
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Oakhill Primary School
Rookery Lane, Oakhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5NS |
1.36 miles |
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St Joseph's Preparatory School
Rookery Lane, Staffordshire, ST4 5RF |
1.41 miles |
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Sandford Hill Primary School
Clayfield Grove, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5AQ |
1.51 miles |
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Gladstone Primary Academy
Anchor Road, Sandford Hill, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5EW |
1.53 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Greatbatch Avenue, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7JY |
1.55 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic (A) Primary School
Stone Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6SP |
1.6 miles |
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Ash Green Primary Academy
The Lea, Brough Lane, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8BX |
1.78 miles |
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Priory CofE Academy
Jubilee Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8EF |
1.8 miles |
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Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy
Sussex Place, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4TP |
1.9 miles |
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St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Primary School
North Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 7DG |
1.9 miles |
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Eaton Park Academy
Arbourfield Drive, Bucknall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9PF |
1.92 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Glebedale School
Grove Road, Heron Cross, Longton, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 3AY |
0.05 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Academy
Longton Hall Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 2NJ |
0.8 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Academy
Fenton Manor, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RR |
0.92 miles |
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City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College
Leek Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2RU |
1.14 miles |
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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy
Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD |
1.28 miles |
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Kemball School
Beaconsfield Drive, Blurton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD |
1.28 miles |
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St Joseph's College
London Road, Trent Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5NT |
1.41 miles |
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Intuition Holistic Education
20 Rosslyn Road, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4JD |
1.47 miles |
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Excellence Girls Academy
Crowther Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2ER |
1.49 miles |
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Thistley Hough Academy
Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 5JJ |
1.63 miles |
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The Registry
2 Cemetery Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DL |
1.75 miles |
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Stoke-on-Trent College
Cauldon Campus, Stoke Road, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 2DG |
1.75 miles |
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Want2Achieve The Academy
Unit 1, Trent Walk, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3HE |
1.79 miles |
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Trentham Academy
Allerton Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 8PQ |
1.84 miles |
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Edison Pace School
Wellesley Street, Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 4NF |
1.87 miles |
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Snowhill School
60 Snowhill, Shelton, Stoke On Trent, ST1 4LY |
1.94 miles |
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Clayton Hall Academy
Clayton Lane, Clayton, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 3DN |
2.23 miles |
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Discovery Academy
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA |
2.29 miles |
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Ormiston Meridian Academy
Sandon Road, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DF |
2.43 miles |
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Abbey Hill Academy & College
Box Lane, Meir, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 5PP |
2.44 miles |