Heathfield Special School
URN: 116607 • Fareham PO14 3BN
Overview
- Name
- Heathfield Special School
- URN
- 116607
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Weldon (since 2025) , Interim Executive Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01329512804
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oldbury Way, Fareham PO14 3BN
Summary
Heathfield Special School is a community special school located in Fareham, Hampshire, catering to 141 pupils aged 3 to 11 with moderate to severe learning difficulties. The school provides a nurturing environment for children with additional needs, including autism and speech and language difficulties, ensuring that all pupils have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The recent OFSTED inspection in October 2022 rated the school as Good across all indicators.
The school's ethos is built on respect, encouragement, happiness, trust, individuality, and confidence, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions in their learning journey. Heathfield prioritises a personalised approach to education, working closely with families and external professionals to identify and overcome barriers to learning.
Heathfield is federated with St Francis School, fostering a collaborative community focused on the well-being and development of all pupils. The dedicated staff strive to provide high-quality provision tailored to meet the diverse needs of children and their families. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school and engage with the community.
The school's ethos is built on respect, encouragement, happiness, trust, individuality, and confidence, aiming to prepare students for successful transitions in their learning journey. Heathfield prioritises a personalised approach to education, working closely with families and external professionals to identify and overcome barriers to learning.
Heathfield is federated with St Francis School, fostering a collaborative community focused on the well-being and development of all pupils. The dedicated staff strive to provide high-quality provision tailored to meet the diverse needs of children and their families. For more information, parents are encouraged to visit the school and engage with the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Baycroft School (54.3)
- St Francis Special School (53.5)
- Hill Head Pre-Preparatory School (45.2)
- Rookesbury Park School (45.2)
- Seafield School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 141 | 92 | 49 | 44.70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 130 | 82 | 48 | 42.30 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 133 | 88 | 45 | 40.60 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 133 | 88 | 45 | 40.60 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 133 | 95 | 38 | 44.40 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 132 | 101 | 31 | 40.90 |
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