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Heron Primary School

Gloucester, GL4 4BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
#5,023
of 13,686 nationally

About Heron Primary School

Heron Primary School in Gloucester is a popular choice among local families, with 66% of parents who responded to the Ofsted Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That recommendation rate sits alongside a clear sign of demand in admissions: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 140 applications for just 57 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.46. Of those, 43 families put Heron as their first preference, and all 43 were offered a place. The Parent View responses, collected from 105 respondents between September 2024 and September 2025, show strong majorities agreeing that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there. However, the picture is more mixed on how concerns are handled — 43% agreed or strongly agreed that concerns are dealt with properly, while 35% disagreed or strongly disagreed. Similarly, on SEND support, 40% agreed or strongly agreed that children get the support they need, but 60% disagreed or strongly disagreed, which is a notable split.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHeron Way, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL4 4BN
HeadteacherClaire Brookes
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils399
Free School Meals (FSM)15.3%
School Capacity399 / 420 (95% full)

The full report on this school

What 105 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Feb 2025
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Forest SchoolICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChessScience ClubDramaCodingBook ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heron Primary School

Heron Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.