What is Heron Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Heron Primary School does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is Heron Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Heron Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester, for ages 4–11.

Where is Heron Primary School?

Heron Primary School is in Gloucester, GL4 4BN (Gloucestershire local authority).

How many pupils attend Heron Primary School?

Heron Primary School has around 399 pupils on roll.

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Heron Primary School

Ages 4–11399 pupilsNone

Gloucester, GL4 4BN

Gloucestershire

Heron Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Gloucester, within the Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 399 pupils on roll. Families comparing primary schools in Gloucester can view Heron Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Gloucester (GL4 4BN), Heron Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing

Attendance93.6%England avg 94.5%

Persistent absence16.7%England avg 14.3%

Pupils per teacher21.4England avg 20.9

Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake

Free school meals16.2%England avg 24.0%

English not first language12.4%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2

Expected standard (RWM)-14%England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

Nearby schools in Gloucester

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Hillside Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Abbeymead Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.5 mi Gloucester Academy0.5 mi Coney Hill Community Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 mi Barnwood Park School1.0 mi Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.8 mi

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