Heronshaw School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Lichfield Down Walnut Tree Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 7PG |
| Reference Number | 146462 |
Heronshaw School has been inspected for the first time since converting to an academy and has received a good overall effectiveness rating. The school excels in behavior and attitudes, and offers an outstanding personal development program. Leaders are dedicated to ensuring a broad and rich curriculum that nurtures both academic success and personal growth, making students feel safe and valued. However, challenges persist in attendance, particularly among vulnerable pupils, and there are inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum in certain subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.49%
Girls: 50.51% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 35.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 34 | 60 |
| 2 | 44 | 34 | 78 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 44.4% |
| White, Other | 13.8% |
| African | 8.7% |
| Unclassified | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.1% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Indian | 2% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2021 | School inspection |
| 08 Jan 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Heronshaw School | |
| 23 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional behavior and attitude from pupils
- Outstanding personal development opportunities
- Strong academic performance linked with personal skills
- High expectations set by leaders for all pupils
- Effective safeguarding practices
- Supportive school environment with extensive extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of geography curriculum components
- Inadequate oversight of SEND provision by leaders and trustees
- Some pupils remain persistently absent, impacting their learning
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 26 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Heronsgate School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7BW |
0.05 miles |
|
Heronshill School and Nursery
Birdlip Lane, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 6HD |
0.67 miles |
|
Wavendon Gate School
Gregories Drive, Wavendon Gate, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7HL |
0.69 miles |
|
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Station Road, Bow Brickhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 9JT |
1.08 miles |
|
Lift Charles Warren
Old Groveway, Simpson, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3AZ |
1.09 miles |
|
Monkston Primary School
Wadhurst Lane, Monkston, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9LA |
1.34 miles |
|
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Tewkesbury Lane, Monkston Park, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9PH |
1.37 miles |
|
Langland Community School
Langland Road, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HA |
1.44 miles |
|
Moorlands Centre Nursery School
Dodkin, Milton Keynes, MK6 4LP |
1.76 miles |
|
Moorland Primary School
Maslin Drive, Beanhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4ND |
1.79 miles |
|
Swallowfield Primary
Weathercock Close, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8SR |
1.91 miles |
|
Knowles Nursery School
Queensway, Milton Keynes, MK2 2HB |
1.93 miles |
|
Knowles Primary School
Queensway, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 2HB |
1.93 miles |
|
Middleton Primary School
Noon Layer Drive, Middleton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9EN |
2 miles |
|
New Chapter Primary School
Chapter, Coffee Hall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EA |
2.15 miles |
|
Broughton Fields Primary School
Milton Road, Broughton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK10 9LS |
2.18 miles |
|
Falconhurst School
High Trees, Chaffron Way, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5AX |
2.23 miles |
|
St Mary's Wavendon CofE Primary
Wafandun Lane, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 7AA |
2.28 miles |
|
Abbeys Primary School
Melrose Avenue, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6PS |
2.31 miles |
|
The Premier Academy
Saffron Street, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3AH |
2.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH |
0.4 miles |
|
Kents Hill Park all-through school
Kents Hill Park, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ |
1.15 miles |
|
Baytul Ilm Secondary School
12a Clarke Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK1 1LG |
1.36 miles |
|
Glebe Farm School
Burney Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 8XY |
1.66 miles |
|
Oakgrove School
VENTURER GATE, MIDDLETON, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, MK10 9JQ |
1.71 miles |
|
The Redway School
Farmborough, Netherfield, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 4HG |
1.75 miles |
|
Fulbrook School
Weathercock Lane, Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire, MK17 8NP |
2.01 miles |
|
The Milton Keynes Academy
Fulwoods Drive, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LA |
2.55 miles |
|
Milton Keynes College
Chaffron Way Centre, Woughton Campus West, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5LP |
2.59 miles |
|
St Paul's Catholic School
Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN |
2.6 miles |
|
Lord Grey Academy
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.68 miles |
|
White Spire School
Rickley Lane, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 6EW |
2.69 miles |
|
KWS Milton Keynes
R2D, 1-9 Barton Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 3HU |
2.72 miles |
|
Lift Sir Herbert Leon
Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ |
2.84 miles |
|
Cambian Bletchley Park School
Whaddon Way, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7EB |
2.87 miles |
|
Romans Field School
Shenley Road, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 7AW |
2.95 miles |
|
Willow Park School
8 Danbury Court, Linford Wood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6LJ |
3.85 miles |
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Shenley Brook End School
Walbank Grove, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7ZT |
4.1 miles |
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Denbigh School
Burchard Crescent, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 6EX |
4.12 miles |
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The Webber Independent School
|
4.31 miles |