Heron Cross Primary School
Primary school in Stoke-on-Trent. Report card, Jan 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 4 March 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard | 38% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Strong standard | 33% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Expected standard | 62% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around January 2030
The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.5 milesOur Lady's Catholic Academy
Report card, Jan 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected
- 0.6 milesCo-op Academy Glebe
Outstanding (Jun 2024)
- 0.7 milesChrist Church CofE Primary Academy
Good (Apr 2023)
- 0.8 milesThe Meadows Primary Academy
Standards maintained (Dec 2024)
- 0.8 milesStoke Minster CofE Primary Academy
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Jan 2025)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.