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Herons Dale School
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 6TN, West Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.4 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
145
Capacity
130
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school provides a supportive environment for its 145 pupils aged 4-11. However, it's important to note that there are currently no students meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating potential areas for improvement in academic performance. Overall, while the school has a solid foundation, parents may want to consider these academic outcomes when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.6%
White Other4.1%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed Other3.4%
Gypsy/Roma1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
traveller_irish0.7%
Location
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50.84377, -0.24733 · BN43 6TN
School details
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN126169
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.heronsdale.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Herons Dale School rated by Ofsted?
Herons Dale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2013.
Is Herons Dale School a good school?
Herons Dale School scores 45.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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