Heronsgate School
Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7BWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heronsgate School is a primary school in Milton Keynes for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 36th of 54 primary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2023, report published 18 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 November 2023
The school is ambitious for pupils' academic and personal development. Pupils enthusiastically meet these expectations. As a result, they enjoy school and achieve well across the curriculum. Pupils behave positively and unanimously agree that school is a safe place. They know what to do if they have concerns about bullying and feel reassured that adults will deal with any issues or concerns that they might have quickly and effectively. They also value the care that they receive at school. This includes the actions of 'anti-bullying ambassadors' and their regular use of the 'well-being scale'. Parents speak highly of the school. As one parent said, 'The focus on well-being is just brilliant, we are forever grateful to them.' Both parents and pupils appreciate the breadth of the curriculum and the various additional activities that the school offers. This includes clubs that are available to all pupils, ranging from sports clubs to arts- based activities. Pupil leadership is also an integral part of pupils' experience at the school. This includes being a reading buddy for younger pupils or an active member of the student council. Through these highly appreciated opportunities, all pupils are supported to understand and demonstrate the school values.
What the school should improve
- Staff do not consistently check how well pupils have understood what they are being taught. This means that some pupils with lower prior attainment are not routinely provided with the support that they need to quickly address misconceptions before moving on. The school must ensure that staff select appropriate methods to routinely check pupils' understanding and use that information to adapt their teaching.
- Some subject curriculums are at an earlier stage of implementation. This means that some pupils are not able to make links between concepts securely that enable them to build and connect their knowledge over time. The school must ensure that it continues to provide staff with the training and support required to securely and consistently implement the intended curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
334 pupils on roll, with places for 480
Schools near Heronsgate School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heronshaw School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Heronshill School and Nursery | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Wavendon Gate School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Lift Charles Warren | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 57% met the expected standard |
| Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Thomas Rowlands
- Phone
- 01908550811
- Address
- Lichfield Down, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7BW
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- URN
- 139449
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.