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Heathlands School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress from their varied starting points, with all leaving with recognized qualifications.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is outstanding in lessons, in school, and on the playground due to effective adult management.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers adapt activities to ensure all pupils achieve extremely well. Termly pupil progress meetings provide additional support.
Teacher Engagement: Senior and middle leaders include all staff in discussions, enabling rapid issue resolution and school improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is outstanding, with teachers and assistants highly skilled at adapting activities for individual needs.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teachers are experts in their subjects and skilled at helping deaf pupils learn. Strength in reading instruction noted.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Weekly sign and play sessions and twilight courses enhance parent-child interaction and learning support.
Communication with Parents: Improved since the last inspection, with social media and Heathlands app enhancing communication.
Parent Satisfaction: All responses to Ofsted’s questionnaire were positive about the school's impact on learning and welfare.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders rapidly address issues with agreed actions implemented by all. Recent reduction in fixed-term exclusions noted.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Effective performance management system and targeted training improve teaching quality and outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Few incidents of bullying; school deals with them rapidly and effectively.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Most pupils with behavior problems are beginning to manage their emotions more effectively. Excellent behavior in all lessons.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The exceptional culture of safety significantly contributes to outstanding personal development and welfare.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive range designed to help deaf pupils access activities like ballet and Scouts.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: After-school clubs for additional help and support with home tasks are well-attended.
Support for SEND: The special educational needs coordinator ensures suitable support from external agencies, finding solutions to specific barriers.
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About Us
Heathlands School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 145 students from age 3-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Students must learn respect, tolerance, and all the abilities required to contribute positively to their communities. Heathlands wants to build a learning environment where each person is respected for who they are. to cultivate learning behaviours that will guarantee their success in the future, such as teamwork, the capacity for reflection, the courage to take chances, and feedback acceptance. to improve social skills, assist people who are weak, and guide others. to move to maturity with support and to be as self-sufficient as feasible. to gain knowledge of how to handle innovation, change, and the pressures of the modern world, such as developing technology. to appreciate diversity in others and to feel good about oneself and secure in one's individuality. Respect, Responsibility, Attitude, and Motivation are the standards that everyone in the Heathlands Community must uphold, according to the Behaviour for Learning Framework. The students' written code of behaviour, The Heathlands Charter. The Heathlands Community is expected to act with respect, responsibility, motivation, and attitude.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-18 | 2-19 | 5-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 4.6 | 5.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 3 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 103 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 14% | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -3.0 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 5 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 94 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -7.0 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 4.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.25 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 40% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.78 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 1.01 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 93% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 7% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 7.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.74 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 83% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 23% | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.82 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 9.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 12 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.74% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Heathlands School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1