Heronsgate Primary School
Whinchat Road, London, SE28 0EAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heronsgate Primary School is a primary school in Greenwich for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 104 schools in Greenwich. It ranks 20th of 60 primary schools in Greenwich. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 1 February 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
This is an exceptional school. Staff and pupils are fully committed to the school's aim which is 'to discover and realise the genius in everyone'. Staff care for pupils well and ensure that they are kept safe. Pupils love learning at this school. They particularly enjoy using technology to create images and making short films to capture what they have learned. Pupils gain a broad and deep knowledge in all curriculum subjects. They see any mistakes that they might make as an opportunity to learn more. Pupils try their best to continually improve their work. They achieve highly and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Leaders have created a harmonious school community. They ensure that bullying is never tolerated, and potential concerns are tackled without delay. Pupils treat each other and visitors with great kindness and respect. They are taught to respect each other's differences. Staff have warm and nurturing working relationships with pupils. Pupils respond well to staff's high expectations. One pupil said, reflecting the views of others, 'If you are a kind person, this is the school for you'. Parents and carers spoke highly about the school. They particularly like the way leaders take time and care to ensure that pupils have a positive and memorable school experience.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
100 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
707 pupils on roll, with places for 918
Schools near Heronsgate Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Conway Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| South Rise Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Foxfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Discovery Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Harris
- Phone
- 02083170809
- Address
- Whinchat Road, London, SE28 0EA
- Local authority
- Greenwich
- URN
- 100158
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.