Heronsgate School

Primary
Academy
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths61%

61%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

334 pupils on roll, with places for 480

Eligible for free school meals35%

35%, 8.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.7%

25.7%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.9%

12.9%, 1.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: heronsgateschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
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.