Heron Academy
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 11–19 · London, Lambeth
Heron Academy is a special school in London, Lambeth for ages 11–19 (academy special sponsor led).
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Key facts
- Address
- Heron Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0HZ
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 11–19
- Council
- Lambeth
- Pupils on roll
- 86 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 62.8% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 12 May 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy being part of this school and feel welcomed, valued and understood.”
- “They build warm, respectful relationships with staff, who know them well and understand their special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- “Staff use this knowledge to shape routines and daily practice so that pupils feel secure and ready to learn.”
To improve
- “While there are a small number of inconsistencies in how well teaching develops pupils' learning, leaders recognise this and are taking steps to address aspects that need strengthening.”
- “Leaders are currently working on embedding approaches to evaluating the quality and impact of professional learning to maximise how well it responds to staff's and pupils' needs.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 25 June 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lambeth.
- Lansdowne School 0.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- Turney Primary and Secondary Special School 1.0 mi Not judged
- Elm Court School 1.2 mi Standards maintained
- Alleyn's Oakfield 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Evolve Academy 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Rosemead Preparatory School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- The White House Preparatory School & Woodentops Kindergarten 1.9 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Livity School 2.0 mi Improved significantly