Hewens Primary School
About Hewens Primary School
If you're researching Hewens Primary School, the first thing you'll notice is how strongly parents recommend it: 96% of those who responded to Ofsted's Parent View questionnaire said yes. That's backed up by a clear picture of happy children, with every single respondent agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school and feels safe. Behaviour is another standout area, with 93% agreeing or strongly agreeing that the school ensures pupils are well behaved. The school is also extremely popular locally. For the 2025/26 reception intake, there were 124 applications for just 45 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.76. Only 44 first-preference offers were made, so getting a place is competitive. Parents also feel well informed: all respondents agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing and makes them aware of what they will learn. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 26 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 EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jan 2025From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 11 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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