Herons Dale School

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 4–11145 pupils

Hawkins Crescent, BN43 6TNWebsite01273596904

Good145 pupilsAges 4–11EHCP

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Good3y ago

Inspected Feb 2023

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils145

Good3y ago

Ages4 - 11

Pupils145

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

145 / 130 (112%)

Avg Class Size

~21*

Head Teacher

Miss Isabel Robson

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Feb 2023

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

11.7%

Absence rate

Avg 6.2%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.7%vs 6.2% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.7%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence34.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Severe Learning Difficulty106 pupils (73%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder17 pupils (12%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (3%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (3%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty4 pupils (3%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health4 pupils (3%)

Other2 pupils (1%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)14

Teaching assistants (FTE)49

Support staff (FTE)60

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils145

Free school meals32.4%

English as additional language8.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.6%

Unclassified5.5%

White Other4.1%

Mixed Other3.4%

Mixed White & Asian3.4%

Gypsy/Roma1.4%

Asian Other1.4%

Bangladeshi1.4%

Other0.7%

Chinese0.7%

Traveller Irish0.7%

Mixed White & African0.7%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£27,449

total expenditure per pupil

+£20,049 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,109

Support staff£9,531

Premises£1,085

Energy£687

Learning resources£1,088

Income per pupil£25,453

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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