December 2022 - Heronswood Primary School continues to be a good school. There is enough evidence of improved performance to suggest that the school could be judged outstanding if we were to carry out a graded (section 5) inspection now. The school's next inspection will be a graded inspection.

Across the school, staff give their best and expect pupils to do the same. They keep pupils very busy and encourage them to work hard. They also make sure that pupils enjoy their lessons. Indeed, pupils bubble with enthusiasm when they talk about their learning.  Reading is a key strength.  Ofsted - December 2022

Strong leadership keeps everyone up to date and continues to drive improvements.  The headteacher has built a capable team. Leaders and staff put pupils first and have established highly effective systems for making sure the right things happen at the right time. From the Nursery onwards, their communication with parents and carers is exceptional.  Since the previous inspection, this strong leadership has continued to improve the school.  Ofsted - December 2022

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The culture of safeguarding is exceptionally strong. Leaders are very well informed and have established efficient systems for noticing and acting upon concerns.  Ofsted - December 2022

Pupils’ behaviour in class is excellent. This allows lessons to run smoothly and any disruptions are rare.  Pupils’ excellent behaviour continues to shine out.  Pupils also have a role in shaping school life. Pupil house captains, school councillors and well-being ambassadors all play their part in making the school a fair and happy place to be.  Ofsted - December 2022

September 2017 - Heronswood Primary School and Pre-School has been graded as a Good school overall.  In addition they have been graded as Outstanding in two areas; firstly in Leadership and Management and secondly in Personal Development, Behaviour and Welfare.

“The Head Teacher and Deputy Head Teacher work as a highly effective, tightly cohesive unit…their enthusiasm and passion ripple through the culture of the school.” Ofsted September 2017

“Current senior leaders have energetically and systematically transformed the school’s culture.  Leaders believe that pupils’ welfare and wellbeing are the keys to the school’s success.  Staff work relentlessly to keep pupils safe and to promote their happiness. ” Ofsted September 2017

“Pupils behave exceptionally well. From the first day they start at the school, they learn to display impressive levels of self-discipline. ” Ofsted September 2017

“The behaviour of pupils is outstanding.  Pupils’ conduct is impeccable. They are exceptionally well mannered, courteous and considerate towards one another and to adults. This leads to a calm, caring environment in which pupils thrive. ” Ofsted September 2017

KS2 Data 2021-2022

KS2 Data 2018-2019

KS2 Data 2017-2018

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