Heathlands School
URN: 117685 • St Albans AL3 5AY
Overview
- Name
- Heathlands School
- URN
- 117685
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lesley Reeves Costi (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01727807807
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Heathlands Drive, St Albans AL3 5AY
Summary
Heathlands School is a community special school located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, catering to a mixed-gender population of 153 pupils. The school is dedicated to providing tailored educational support for students with special educational needs, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. With 33.80% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school is committed to addressing the diverse needs of its community.
The curriculum at Heathlands is designed to be flexible and responsive, focusing on individual learning pathways that promote academic, social, and emotional development. The school places a strong emphasis on practical learning and life skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future. Resources and support are readily available, with various teaching channels dedicated to different subjects, enhancing the learning experience.
Heathlands School values strong communication with parents and the wider community, offering various contact methods including phone, text, and email. The school encourages parental involvement and provides access to information and policies upon request, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and collaboration. For more details, parents can visit the school's website or reach out directly.
The curriculum at Heathlands is designed to be flexible and responsive, focusing on individual learning pathways that promote academic, social, and emotional development. The school places a strong emphasis on practical learning and life skills, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future. Resources and support are readily available, with various teaching channels dedicated to different subjects, enhancing the learning experience.
Heathlands School values strong communication with parents and the wider community, offering various contact methods including phone, text, and email. The school encourages parental involvement and provides access to information and policies upon request, reinforcing its commitment to transparency and collaboration. For more details, parents can visit the school's website or reach out directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Introduction (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Battle of the Books (Pdf) (download)
- Shakespeare Schools Festival (Pdf) (download)
- Shakespeare Schools Festival – March 2023 Photos (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Care Policy & Practice (other)
- Key Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Watling View School (56.6)
- St Luke's School (55.8)
- Links Academy (50.8)
- Batchwood School (46.8)
- Homewood Independent School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 153
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 75
- FSM %
- 33.80
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 153 | 78 | 75 | 33.80 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 145 | 74 | 71 | 33.10 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 33.90 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 130 | 71 | 59 | 33.90 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 121 | 65 | 56 | 32.10 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 113 | 58 | 55 | 32.40 |
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