Sir John Heron Primary School
#838 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#5041 of 15,697 nationally
About Sir John Heron Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School is a local authority primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 453 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 64.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 838th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 453; capacity filled 92.4%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Sir John Heron Primary School ranks 595th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)81%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)43.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sir John Heron Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 453
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 43.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.4%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 81%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sir John Heron Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
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585 students · 380 m away
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Little Ilford School
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Salisbury Primary School
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Kensington Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
628 students · 1.0 km away
Monega Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
554 students · 1.1 km away
Uphall Primary School
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865 students · 1.2 km away
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Local authority primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sir John Heron Primary School a good school?
Sir John Heron Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 64.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #838 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sir John Heron Primary School rank in London?
Sir John Heron Primary School ranks #838 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #5041 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sir John Heron Primary School?
Sir John Heron Primary School had 453 students in 2025.
Is Sir John Heron Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sir John Heron Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Sir John Heron Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sir John Heron Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.