Herons' Moor Academy vs Locking Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herons' Moor Academy
Weston-super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Locking Primary School
Weston-Super-Mare · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
386 students
| Measure | Herons' Moor Academy Weston-super-Mare, South West | Locking Primary School Weston-Super-Mare, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #709 of 1,695 | #1214 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6667 of 15,697 | #11180 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 447 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 16.8% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106.4% | 89.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Weston-super-Mare | Weston-Super-Mare |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | heronsmooracademy.clf.uk/ | www.lockingprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Herons' Moor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 35.3).
- •Herons' Moor Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 57%).
- •Locking Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Herons' Moor Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 386.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herons' Moor Academy better than Locking Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Herons' Moor Academy ranks higher (56.1 vs 35.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Herons' Moor Academy and Locking Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Weston-super-Mare and Weston-Super-Mare in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herons' Moor Academy: 447. Locking Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herons' Moor Academy and Locking Primary School rank in South West?
Herons' Moor Academy is 709th of 1,695 and Locking Primary School is 1214th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).