Heron Park Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dallington Road Hampden Park Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9EE |
| Phone | 01323502525 |
| Reference Number | 138390 |
Heron Park Primary Academy has shown considerable improvement since its last inspection, moving from a 'Requires Improvement' grade to a solid 'Good' across all assessed areas. Pupils express pride in their school and demonstrate positive behaviours aligned with school values. The leadership team, supported by the trust, has effectively prioritized and implemented strategies to enhance educational quality, with staff feeling well supported through targeted training. However, while the core subjects of English and mathematics are well-developed, aspects of the curriculum in other subjects are still being implemented, highlighting the need for continued focus and improvement in these areas.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 348 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.15%
Girls: 48.85% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 20.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
| 2 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 3 | 21 | 23 | 44 |
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 5 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.3% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| African | 4.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 08 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a strong sense of pride and community spirit.
- Leaders provide clear strategic leadership and support for staff.
- The curriculum for English and mathematics is well ordered and effective.
- Pupils with SEND are well supported to ensure their success.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics, with supportive resources for all pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- The revised curriculum is not fully implemented in some subjects.
- Some leaders are new and need further training to support curriculum delivery.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 2% |
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 | 99 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -3.7 | ||
| Writing | -0.7 | ||
| Maths | -3.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 14 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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