What did Ofsted judge Herons Dale School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Herons Dale School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Herons Dale School?

Herons Dale School has 146 pupils on roll.

What ages does Herons Dale School take?

Herons Dale School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Herons Dale School located?

Herons Dale School is located in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN, West Sussex.

How does a child get a place at Herons Dale School?

Herons Dale School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Herons Dale School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.7% of pupils at Herons Dale School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Herons Dale School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Herons Dale School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Herons Dale School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Herons Dale School?: Herons Dale School has 146 pupils on roll.
What ages does Herons Dale School take?: Herons Dale School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Herons Dale School located?: Herons Dale School is located in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN, West Sussex.
How does a child get a place at Herons Dale School?: Herons Dale School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Herons Dale School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.7% of pupils at Herons Dale School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Herons Dale School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Herons Dale School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Herons Dale School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Herons Dale School?: Herons Dale School has 146 pupils on roll.
What ages does Herons Dale School take?: Herons Dale School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Herons Dale School located?: Herons Dale School is located in Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN, West Sussex.
How does a child get a place at Herons Dale School?: Herons Dale School is a special school, so places are not allocated through the normal admissions round. Admission is usually through an EHCP that names the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Herons Dale School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 76.7% of pupils at Herons Dale School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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