Sir John Heron Primary School

About Sir John Heron Primary School

Sir John Heron Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Newham community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 443 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 490 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Sir John Heron Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nazia Ishaq, it falls under Newham local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5686th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 61 in Newham.

Sir John Heron Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 93 applications for 46 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 43 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Sir John Heron Primary School include Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 2 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Art Club, Film Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

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