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Heron Cross Primary School

Grove Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4LJ
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Heron Cross Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4LJ
411 Pupils
472 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
42.60% FSM %
208 Boys
203 Girls
About Heron Cross Primary School

Heron Cross Primary School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 3–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 411 pupils on roll. School capacity: 472. Current headteacher: Gemma Willdigg.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Stoke-on-Trent
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary Constituency Stoke-on-Trent Central
Ward Fenton West & Mount Pleasant
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10075870
URN 124003
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Suzie Evans Chair of Governors 29/11/2023 22/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Alison Colley Governor 26/11/2025 25/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Condliffe Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Elected by parents
John Dixon Governor 16/03/2023 15/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Glendinning Governor 02/03/2021 01/03/2029 Elected by parents
Trevor Hutton Governor 20/03/2024 19/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Lyn Sharpe Governor 01/03/2025 28/02/2029 Appointed by LA
Mr Ashley Wilks Governor 24/09/2022 23/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mrs Gemma Willdigg Governor 01/09/2022 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Glebedale School
0.08 km • Stoke on Trent
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Our Lady's Catholic Academy
0.8 km • Stoke-on-Trent
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Co-op Academy Glebe
0.98 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Christ Church CofE Primary Academy
1.08 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
The Meadows Primary Academy
1.28 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
St Thomas More Catholic Academy
1.3 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Heron Cross Primary School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent.
Heron Cross Primary School has 411 pupils, with a capacity of 472.
Heron Cross Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The admissions policy at Heron Cross Primary School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Heron Cross Primary School is Mrs Gemma Willdigg.
Heron Cross Primary School is at Grove Road, Heron Cross, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4LJ, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Heron Cross Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
Heron Cross Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Gemma Willdigg
Grove Road, Heron Cross, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 4LJ
01782233565
www.heroncrossprimary.co.uk
Location
ST4 4LJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 124003
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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