How many pupils does Herons Dale School have?

Herons Dale School has 145 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

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

Where is Herons Dale School?

Herons Dale School is located at Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN.

Herons Dale School

Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

KS2 expected

4–11

Ages

145

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Herons Dale School

Herons Dale School is a community special school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 145 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 33.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 145 / 130 (112%) · over capacity
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

33.6%

Free school meals

8.2%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

11.7%

Overall absence

34.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

14.43

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

10.8

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

49.12

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +6.5 vs 2023/24

£50,255

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 31% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,660 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

6.5% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

4.57

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.0 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.

£27,649

Spend per pupil

£27,436

Income per pupil

29%

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: Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN
Phone: 01273596904
Headteacher: Isabel Robson
Website: http://www.heronsdale.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Herons Dale School?: Herons Dale School is a community special school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Herons Dale School have?: Herons Dale School has 145 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Herons Dale School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Herons Dale School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Herons Dale School?: Herons Dale School is located at Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN.

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