Heathlands School
Community special school · Ages 3–18 · St Albans, Hertfordshire
Heathlands School is a special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire for ages 3–18. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 8 February 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Heathlands Drive, St Albans, AL3 5AY
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Council
- Hertfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 150 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 34.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 8 February 2023
Strengths
- “All pupils, including children in the early years, thrive in Heathlands School’s inclusive, nurturing climate of high expectations.”
- “They wear their uniforms with pride, sharing their learning and school experiences enthusiastically with visitors.”
- “Pupils are polite and welcoming.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 6.4 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Hertfordshire.
- Batchwood School 0.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Albans High School for Girls 0.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Albans Independent College 1.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Albans School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Columba's College 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade
- Links Academy 1.9 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- Samuel Ryder Academy 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Watling View School 2.0 mi Improved significantly