How many pupils does Heathlands School have?

Heathlands School has 153 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Heathlands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Heathlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.3 in 2025/26.

How does Heathlands School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Heathlands School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Heathlands School?

Heathlands School is located at Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY.

Heathlands School

Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

30.3

Attainment 8

3–18

Ages

153

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Heathlands School

Heathlands School is a community special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 153 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.3 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 88% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Number of Pupils: 153
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.7%

Free school meals

88%

EAL

98.7%

SEN support

1.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

67%

Sustained destination

67%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.9%

Overall absence

17.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

34.05

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.5 vs 2023/24

4.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

22.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£57,796

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 12% on leadership pay

↑ +£9,104 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

3.38

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£31,649

Spend per pupil

£33,623

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY
Phone: 01727807807
Head Teacher: Lesley Reeves Costi
Website: www.heathlands.herts.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heathlands School?: Heathlands School is a community special school in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Heathlands School have?: Heathlands School has 153 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Heathlands School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Heathlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 30.3 in 2025/26.
How does Heathlands School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Heathlands School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Heathlands School?: Heathlands School is located at Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 5AY.

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