Sir John Heron Primary School

About Sir John Heron Primary School

Parents considering Sir John Heron Primary School will find a school that local families clearly want to get into. For the 2025/26 reception intake, the school received 93 applications for just 46 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.02. Of those 93 applicants, 43 put the school as their first preference, and all 43 were offered a place. That suggests a solid local reputation, though it is worth noting that the school is not the most oversubscribed in Newham. The Parent View data is not available in the school’s records, so we cannot report on the percentage of parents who would recommend it, but the application numbers alone indicate that many families in the area see it as a strong option for their children.

Academically, Sir John Heron Primary School performs around the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with the Newham local authority average of 74%. The school ranks 44th out of 61 primary schools in the borough on this measure, placing it in the bottom half locally. Looking at individual subjects, 83% met the expected standard in writing, 74% in maths and 71% in reading. At the higher standard, 9% of pupils achieved the top level across all three subjects. Average scaled scores were 105 in both reading and maths, which is exactly the national average. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022 rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management, and the inspector noted that the school remains Good in an ungraded visit that same year.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, dining hall, ICT suite and art studios, plus a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, football, cricket, swimming, gymnastics and tennis, and there are clubs for gardening, drama, art and film. Sir John Heron has a nursery provision for children aged two and above, and its SEND support is notably broad, with provisions for moderate learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment, autistic spectrum disorder, and a resourced provision. With 30.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse community. This is a solid, well-equipped primary that will suit families who value a broad curriculum and strong SEND support, though those prioritising top-tier academic results may want to look at the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Sheringham Primary, just 0.4 km away.

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