Heron Primary School
Foundation primary school in Gloucester (Gloucestershire).
Location
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Heron Primary school is rated good by Ofsted. We strive to provide the best possible education for pupils of Primary school age. The school has three key areas; Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
We aim to develop the skills, attitudes and techniques which will enable our children to develop independence and responsibility in the learning environment. We hope you can find all the information you need Here you will find. If you cant find what you want or just want more information please get in touch with us. Our details can be found on the contact page.
If you are a parent or carer and would like a paper copy of any of the information Here you will find please contact us and this will be provided free of charge. Mrs Claire Brookes, Headteacher Heron Primary School, Heron Way, Abbeydale Gloucester, GL4 4BN Tel: 01452 415105 Email: Please direct any queries you may have to Mrs S Davies in the school office.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
4 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
- Gardening
- Music
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Primary Science Quality MarkScience
Key facts
- URN
- 115749
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Constituency
- Gloucester
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anna Burn Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Toni Fisher | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr John Docherty | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Rev Peter Clarkson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Nina Barnes | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr David Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Harriet Milsom | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Lee Cookes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Meredith Pilsworth | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Deborah Hogg | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Louise Jarvis | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Claire Brookes | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2018 |
| Mrs Anna Burn Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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