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Heronswood Primary School
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Heronswood Primary School
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- Kidderminster DY10 4EX
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Early reading is exceptionally well taught, and pupils practice new sounds effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: High-quality lessons motivate pupils to do their best, achieving well over time.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils learn to read with confidence and accuracy expected for their age.
Support for Falling Behind: Any pupil who falls behind in their reading gets swift and effective support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are hardworking places where pupils work hard and achieve well.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are exceptionally well supported to be successful in school.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils attend regularly and feel safe at school. Staff apply the school rules fairly and consistently.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Emotional well-being is prioritized so that pupils get the most from every lesson.
Parent Feedback: Staff value the meaningful engagement from leaders who listen and care.
Parental Involvement: School uses Ofsted Parent View to capture feedback from parents and carers.
Extracurricular Activities: There is strong uptake of a wide range of clubs like art, gymnastics, drawing, mindfulness, forest school, and board games.
Outdoor Facilities: Activities like bell boating regatta and choir events help pupils broaden horizons.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and build successfully on prior learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers make sure pupils know and remember more of the curriculum over time.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: High-quality lessons and skilled staff ensure pupils achieve well.
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Heronswood Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Worcestershire, West Midlands.
It has 456 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The atmosphere at Heronswood Primary School is bright and vibrant. Our innovative curriculum, which is created to excite and engage our kids in learning, aims to do just that. All of our kids should have great ambitions for the future and be lifelong learners. At Heronswood, we make an effort to make the time that our kids spend in school enjoyable, interesting, engaging, and memorable. We understand that children learn most effectively when they are emotionally invested in the activities they are engaging in. In addition to bringing in outside speakers and accompanying the kids on field trips and visits, we achieve this through providing a challenging, colourful curriculum.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 24.4 | 24.9 | 24.9 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 103 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 97 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | 52.77% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.65% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0 | - |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 4 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 3 | 58.48% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 5 | 8.81% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 107 5 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 19 | 57.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 6 | 8.64% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 55.65% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 8.07% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
24 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heronswood Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
