Heron Cross Primary School
Community primary school in Stoke-on-Trent (Stoke-on-Trent).
Location
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As the headteacher of Heron Cross Primary, I am delighted to welcome you to our school website. At Heron Cross, we have high aspirations for every child. Our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, develop essential skills and knowledge, and instil a lifelong love of learning.
Alongside academic achievement, we are committed to supporting the personal development of our pupils. We promote values such as respect, resilience and kindness, equipping children with the character strengths needed to thrive.
Enrichment opportunities such as a wide variety of school trips, after-school clubs and community projects allow pupils to explore interests and discover new talents. Our school prides itself on being at the heart of the local community. We develop strong relationships with families built on open communication and mutual support.
Parents and carers are partners in their childs educational journey. I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the exciting learning opportunities on offer at Heron Cross Primary. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you and your family to our vibrant school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 124003
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Constituency
- Stoke-on-Trent Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (7 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Suzie Evans | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ashley Wilks | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Alison Colley | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kelly Condliffe | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Councillor Lyn Sharpe | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Gemma Willdigg | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2022 |
| Mrs Laura Glendinning | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Trevor Hutton Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| John Dixon Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
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