Heronshaw School
URN: 130953 • Milton Keynes MK7 7PG
Overview
- Name
- Heronshaw School
- URN
- 130953
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Melanie Saunders-Short (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Lichfield Down, Milton Keynes MK7 7PG
Summary
Heronshaw School is a community primary school located in Milton Keynes, catering to 260 pupils with a capacity of 270. The school prides itself on its warm and caring environment, where children are encouraged to grow into confident and independent learners. The ethos of "Inspire, Grow, Achieve" is central to the school's approach, fostering high expectations and a strong sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Heronshaw is designed to engage and challenge pupils, with a particular emphasis on language development to support learning across all subjects. Early Years education is rooted in high-quality experiences, and as children progress, they continue to benefit from a rich learning environment that prioritises individual interests and aspirations. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts clubs, to enhance the overall educational experience.
Heronshaw School values strong partnerships with parents and encourages open communication. The school is part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) academy trust, which allows for collaboration and sharing of best practices among schools in the area. This commitment to community and collaboration helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Heronshaw is designed to engage and challenge pupils, with a particular emphasis on language development to support learning across all subjects. Early Years education is rooted in high-quality experiences, and as children progress, they continue to benefit from a rich learning environment that prioritises individual interests and aspirations. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and arts clubs, to enhance the overall educational experience.
Heronshaw School values strong partnerships with parents and encourages open communication. The school is part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) academy trust, which allows for collaboration and sharing of best practices among schools in the area. This commitment to community and collaboration helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Brooklands Farm Primary School (80.2)
- Priory Rise School (76.3)
- Middleton Primary School (75.7)
- New Bradwell School (74.5)
- Ashbrook School (72.9)
Key details
- LA
- Milton Keynes
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 260
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 128
- FSM %
- 15.00
- Open date
- 1997-04-01
- Close date
- 2018-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-02-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 15.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 15.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 15.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 15.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 15.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 260 | 132 | 128 | 270 | 15.00 |
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