Heron Cross Primary School
URN: 124003 • Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4LJ
Overview
- Name
- Heron Cross Primary School
- URN
- 124003
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gemma Willdigg (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01782233565
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Road, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4LJ
Summary
Heron Cross Primary School is a community school located in Stoke-on-Trent, accommodating 411 pupils with a capacity of 472. The school, housed in a spacious Edwardian building, fosters a supportive learning environment where children's work is prominently displayed in classrooms. This approach enhances the educational experience and promotes a sense of pride among students.
The school was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2021, receiving a "Good" rating, which reflects its commitment to providing quality education. Heron Cross Primary offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The school also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parental engagement through workshops and events.
Currently, Heron Cross Primary is expanding its Nursery provision, aiming to enhance early years education. The school actively communicates with parents via social media, providing updates and opportunities for involvement, ensuring that families are an integral part of the school community.
The school was last inspected by Ofsted in November 2021, receiving a "Good" rating, which reflects its commitment to providing quality education. Heron Cross Primary offers a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. The school also places a strong emphasis on community involvement, encouraging parental engagement through workshops and events.
Currently, Heron Cross Primary is expanding its Nursery provision, aiming to enhance early years education. The school actively communicates with parents via social media, providing updates and opportunities for involvement, ensuring that families are an integral part of the school community.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's CofE VA Primary School (75.4)
- Excalibur Primary School (75.4)
- St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School (75.3)
- Oxhey First School (74.4)
- Knypersley First School (74.2)
Key details
- LA
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 472
- Pupils
- 411
- Boys
- 208
- Girls
- 203
- FSM %
- 42.60
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 411 | 208 | 203 | 472 | 42.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 402 | 204 | 198 | 450 | 43.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 381 | 190 | 191 | 450 | 41.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 381 | 190 | 191 | 450 | 41.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 376 | 198 | 178 | 450 | 42.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 408 | 212 | 196 | 450 | 38.50 |
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