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Herons Dale School
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Herons Dale School
- Primary
- Adur BN43 6TN
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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching in Reception classes is inspirational and highly effective in developing communication skills
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils make good progress overall with excellent care and support
Areas Needing Improvement: Progress tracking information needs greater precision and better use of teaching assistants
Performance in Maths & Reading: Achievement is good with progress in communication, numeracy, and social skills
Support for Falling Behind: Effective progress tracking and individual attention support students well
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding behaviour with a positive, productive ethos
Support for SEND Pupils: Excellent care and support for pupils with special educational needs
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safe and caring approach with highly effective use of rewards and praise
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High priority on pupil welfare and a safe learning environment
Parent Feedback: 17 responses to Parent View survey and positive staff engagement
Parental Involvement: The school values the contributions of partner agencies and parents
Teacher Engagement: Strong relationships between staff and pupils promote security in learning
Impact on Student Progress: Good progress due to effective teaching and assessment systems
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring and staff development promote improvement
Teaching Staff Challenges: Use of teaching assistants is not always as effective as it could be
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About Us
Herons Dale School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Sussex, South East.
It has 141 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school was initially constructed in 1982 to serve students with mild learning challenges between the ages of 4 and 16. Since October 2015, it has served students with a variety of learning disabilities and related special needs as a community special school. Boys and girls ages 4 to 11 who have an Educational, Health and Care Plan or a Statement of Special Educational Needs may enrol in the school, which is maintained by West Sussex County Council (EHCP). We are dedicated to giving all of our kids a joyful, respected, safe, secure, and confident atmosphere in which to learn. We currently have 10 classes, some of which have overhead hoists, 2 sensory rooms, a ball pool, a separate dining room, a sports hall, therapy room, library, cookery room and other rooms that can be used for any necessary intervention work or support work. We also have a number of private party rooms and restrooms. All of our students, regardless of whether they are working on the National Curriculum, P-Levels, or at the Foundation Stage level, are expected to attain high levels of personal success. All members of the school community are expected to be open to new experiences and challenges, to always give their best effort and behaviour, and, to the extent possible, to be considerate of the needs and feelings of others. Every child matters, in our opinion, and has a right to.
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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 | - | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 51.66% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.18% | 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 | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.5 | Well Below Average |
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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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% | 57.54% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.56% | 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 | -7.7 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -9.1 | Well 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 57.02% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.51% | 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 | -8.4 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -6.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -8.1 | Well 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 | - | 88 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 89 | 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% | 48.01% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.61% | 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 | -5.3 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.4 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -7.2 | Well Below Average |
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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 | 23rd 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Herons Dale School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
