Heron Way Primary School

About Heron Way Primary School

Heron Way Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Horsham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 418 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 420 places).

the school is led by headteacher James Crump, it falls under West Sussex local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 666th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 35 in Horsham.

Heron Way Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 193 applications for 59 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 88 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Heron Way Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Playing Fields, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Athletics, Tennis, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Art Club, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Horsham, Heron Way Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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