Heron Way Primary School is a primary school in Horsham, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Heron Way Primary School currently has around 418 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.7% boys and 55.3% girls. Around 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 4.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Heron Way, Horsham, RH13 6DJ |
| Website: | www.heronway.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01403261944 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr James Crump |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125887 |
Ofsted inspection date: 20/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 418 |
| Number of Boys: | 187 |
| Number of Girls: | 231 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.90% | 313 |
| Other Mixed | 5.00% | 21 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 15 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 3.10% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 1 |
| African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsham Nursery School Harwood Road , RH13 5UT | 3out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Way Primary School Heron Way , RH13 6DJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Community Infant School, Horsham Oxford Road , RH13 5EH | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingslea Primary School Kings Road , RH13 5PS | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesworth Junior School Kings Road , RH13 5PS | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leechpool Primary School Leechpool Lane , RH13 6AG | 2out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Forest School Comptons Lane , RH13 5NT | - not rated | 550 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millais School Depot Road , RH13 5HR | 3out of 4 | 808 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ | - not rated | 2,366 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The College of Richard Collyer In Horsham Hurst Road , RH12 2EJ | - not rated | 2,398 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee School, Horsham Comptons Lane , RH13 5NW | 4out of 4 | 336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Educational Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Littlehaven Education Trust 24 Hernbrook Drive , RH13 6EW | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Park School North Parade , RH12 2BQ | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aurora Vincent House School Vincent House , 31 North Parade RH12 2DA | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.