Heatherwood School
URN: 147515 • Doncaster DN2 6HQ
Overview
- Name
- Heatherwood School
- URN
- 147515
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lyndsey Proctor (since 2025) , Acting Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01302322044
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Leger Way, Doncaster DN2 6HQ
Summary
Heatherwood School is a mixed academy special converter located in Doncaster, catering to 94 pupils aged 3 to 19 with severe, profound, or multiple learning difficulties. The school operates under the Nexus Multi Academy Trust, which emphasizes collaboration and improvement in educational practices. Heatherwood is committed to providing a holistic and personalized learning experience, focusing on developing essential life skills and preparing students for adulthood.
The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with a total of 32.5 hours of instruction per week. Attendance is crucial, and parents are encouraged to notify the school of any absences promptly. The school also has specific guidelines regarding lunchtime absences to ensure students receive their meals.
Heatherwood prides itself on being pupil-centred, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary team to support each learner's unique needs. The school values a strong community ethos, aiming to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
The school day runs from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm, with a total of 32.5 hours of instruction per week. Attendance is crucial, and parents are encouraged to notify the school of any absences promptly. The school also has specific guidelines regarding lunchtime absences to ensure students receive their meals.
Heatherwood prides itself on being pupil-centred, working closely with families and a multidisciplinary team to support each learner's unique needs. The school values a strong community ethos, aiming to create a supportive environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Heatherwood School (67.4)
- Stone Hill School (65.2)
- Fullerton House School (61.2)
- The Ridge Employability College (60.2)
- Coppice School (58.3)
Key details
- LA
- Doncaster
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 63
- Pupils
- 94
- Boys
- 49
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 46.00
- Open date
- 2019-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 94 | 49 | 45 | 63 | 46.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 83 | 43 | 40 | 63 | 37.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 79 | 41 | 38 | 63 | 33.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 79 | 41 | 38 | 63 | 33.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 78 | 38 | 40 | 63 | 34.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 71 | 35 | 36 | 63 | 37.50 |
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