Heronshill School and Nursery, Milton Keynes

In its own words: "At Heronshill School & Nursery , we provide a nurturing environment where children develop into happy, independent learners . Our school is a place where children feel safe, valued, and encouraged to explore their interests while building confidence in their abilities."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Monday 9 November 2026 at 4pm, an open day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 at 9am and an open day on Wednesday 6 January 2027 at 9am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Heronshill School and Nursery as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Heronshill School and Nursery are Heronshaw School (0.7 miles, Good); Heronsgate School (0.7 miles, Good, 72% reading, 76% maths); Monkston Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 88% reading, 77% maths); and Wavendon Gate School (0.8 miles, Good, 72% reading, 77% maths).

Heronshill School and Nursery is one of 22 schools run by Inspiring Futures Through Learning, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 65% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 25.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (38%), Black (22%) and Asian (11%).

Heronshill School and Nursery had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 11 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bow Brickhill Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Frithwood Crescent South (nw-bound), 60 metres away.

In 2024/25, Heronshill School and Nursery issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Heronshill School and Nursery are Walton High (0.5 miles), Kents Hill Park all-through school (0.5 miles), Oakgrove School (1.1 miles) and Glebe Farm School (1.5 miles).