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Heron Academy
Inadequategraded 10/11/2021Ages 11–1981 pupils
Heron Academy is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in London, within the Lambeth local authority. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 10/11/2021 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing schools in London can view Heron Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in London (SE24 0HZ), Heron Academy 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 & inspectionInadequate
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationInadequate
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentInadequate
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 10/11/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Pupil intake62.8%
Free school meals62.8%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language29.1%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing86.3%
Attendance86.3%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher7.9
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence37.0%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in London
All schools in London →Jessop Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miArk Evelyn Grace Academy0.2 miSt Saviour's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miHill Mead Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.3 miHerne Hill School0.5 miSt Jude's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
See the full area report for SE24 0HZ →