SchoolScoresHeronsgate School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7BW
01908 550811 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
36 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Milton Keynes comparisons use the 47 of its 85 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 36th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 34th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 36th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 15 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 28 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 95% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 29 parents who had raised a concern Joint 15th highest of 42 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 81% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 14th highest of 47 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Milton Keynes. Higher than 77% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Milton Keynes figures pool parents at the Milton Keynes schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
61% — 5 points below the Milton Keynes average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 61% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Milton Keynes. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Milton Keynes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 33.8% | 25.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 40th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 2.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 14.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 53rd highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 29.2% | 34.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 50th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 41% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 48th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.9% | 11.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 72nd lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 76th lowest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Lower than 13% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 82% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.5 | 20.0 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 17th highest of 85 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.4 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 23rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Milton Keynes. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Heronshaw School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Heronshill School and Nursery 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023
- Wavendon Gate School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Charles Warren 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Monkston Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Langland Community School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moorland Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Knowles Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Heronsgate School's Ofsted rating?
Heronsgate School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2023.
How did Heronsgate School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Heronsgate School?
97% of the 36 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Heronsgate School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139449.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.