Herons Dale School
URN: 126169 • Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6TN
Overview
- Name
- Herons Dale School
- URN
- 126169
- 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
- 71.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Isabel Robson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01273596904
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6TN
Summary
Herons Dale School is a community special school located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, catering to a mixed-gender population of 145 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 130. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where each child's unique needs are met, regardless of their age, ability, or diagnosis.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision statement: "Enabling, valuing and empowering all, in our positive, safe and happy school." This commitment is reflected in their approach to learning, where all achievements, no matter how small, are celebrated, fostering a sense of accomplishment among students and their families.
Herons Dale offers a range of facilities designed to engage pupils in their learning journey. The curriculum is tailored to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive, promoting both academic and personal development. The school actively encourages communication and collaboration within the community, reinforcing its role as a vital educational resource in the local area.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its vision statement: "Enabling, valuing and empowering all, in our positive, safe and happy school." This commitment is reflected in their approach to learning, where all achievements, no matter how small, are celebrated, fostering a sense of accomplishment among students and their families.
Herons Dale offers a range of facilities designed to engage pupils in their learning journey. The curriculum is tailored to ensure that every child receives the support they need to thrive, promoting both academic and personal development. The school actively encourages communication and collaboration within the community, reinforcing its role as a vital educational resource in the local area.
Useful links
- Send Local Offer (sen)
- Recovery Curriculum (download)
- The School Day (download)
- Parents and Carers Questionnaire (download)
- Term Dates 2025/26 (download)
- Our Policies (other)
- 01273 596 904 (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- View Policies (other)
- View Policies (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Sussex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 145
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 39
- FSM %
- 32.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 145 | 106 | 39 | 130 | 32.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 141 | 105 | 36 | 130 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 135 | 106 | 29 | 130 | 34.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 135 | 106 | 29 | 130 | 34.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 132 | 99 | 33 | 130 | 30.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 126 | 97 | 29 | 125 | 26.20 |
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