Heron Hall Academy

About Heron Hall Academy

Heron Hall Academy is an educational charity with a family of 4 schools and 2,600 pupils in North London. We challenge every pupil, parent and teacher with high expectations in order to provide a learning environment to help each child develop individually.

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Key Facts

Founded 2013

Students 2,600

Head/Principal Arthur Barzey

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 36 responses • 2.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.4% positive 16.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

86.1% positive 13.9% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

75% positive 22.2% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

86.1% positive 13.9% negative

My child does well at this school

80.6% positive 19.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 36 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

72.9

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

+0.17

Progress 8

Above average

43.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

62.7%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

37.7% entered EBacc

12.3% achieved EBacc

212 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily W.

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent School Experience"

We've been incredibly impressed with the facilities and the emphasis on values at Heron Hall. Our son is thriving in the Academy PLUS program and has made great friends. The teachers are supportive and go above and beyond to help the students. We feel confident that he's receiving a well-rounded education.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James T.

Parent May 15, 2022

4.0

"Excellent Facilities, High Expectations"

We were a bit worried about our daughter adjusting to the new school, but she's settled in quickly. The facilities are amazing, and we love the focus on building confidence and resilience. The only area for improvement is the communication with parents - sometimes it feels like we're not getting updates quickly enough.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie G.

Parent Nov 20, 2021

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We left Heron Hall after two years and moved to another area, but our daughter still speaks highly of her time at the school. The teachers were generally excellent, and the academic programs were strong. However, we felt that the school was a bit too focused on league tables and results, which sometimes put pressure on the students.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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