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Heronshill School and Nursery

Academy converter · Milton Keynes · MK7 6HD

Ages 3–7 · 74 pupils · Milton Keynes

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Overall absence

7.2%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-16

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)22.2%
Unauthorised1.9%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
63

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

11

Places offered

11

1st-preference offers

11

Total preferences (any rank)
62
Preferred offers (top 3)
11
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill41%

74 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
74
Boys / girls
39 / 35
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
74 / 180 (41%)
Free school meals
10.7%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Academy trust
INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING
Sponsor
Inspiring Futures Through Learning
Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Outtram

Location

Address
Birdlip Lane, Kents Hill
Postcode
MK7 6HD
Town
Milton Keynes
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Milton Keynes
District
Milton Keynes
Constituency
Milton Keynes Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, 74 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 10.7%.

Open schools in Milton Keynes
120
Primary schools in Milton Keynes
85
Academies among open schools in Milton Keynes
41% (49)
Open schools in MK7
7
Primary in MK7
4
Open schools in Milton Keynes LA
124
Primary in Milton Keynes LA
89

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM22.4%
    • Demand0.94

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    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM35.0%

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    • FSM13.4%
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  • Wavendon Gate School

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    • FSM28.8%
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  • Langland Community School

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    • KS246%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM62.8%
    • Demand1.00

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  • Middleton Primary School

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    • KS287%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM6.5%
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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Outtram
Telephone
01908240038
Website
https://www.heronshillschool.co.uk/

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