Herons Dale School
Community special school · Ages 4–11 · Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex
Herons Dale School is a special school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex for ages 4–11. Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 8 February 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 4–11
- Council
- West Sussex
- Pupils on roll
- 146 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 33.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 8 February 2023
Strengths
- “The school’s calm and inclusive atmosphere contributes well to pupils’ experience and enjoyment of school.”
- “Staff develop strong relationships with their pupils, who feel safe and secure as a result.”
- “Leaders address any concerns about bullying promptly.”
To improve
- “However, a recent rapid growth in pupil numbers, combined with an increase in the number of pupils with more complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), has put a strain on school resources.”
- “For example, pressure on space means that classrooms can be very busy places at times.”
- “Most pupils cope well when this is the case, but some pupils find learning more difficult, particularly those who are sensitive to sound and movement.”
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% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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