Heatherwood School

About Heatherwood School

Heatherwood School is a vibrant learning community and part of Nexus Multi Academy Trust. It is a special day school for pupils aged 3–19 years with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties.

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Key Facts

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.7

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

1 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Ryan J Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"Exceptional Support for Our Son"

The team at Heatherwood School have been amazing in supporting our son's learning difficulties. The post 16 provision has been particularly helpful, and we're so impressed with the personalisation and enthusiasm of the staff.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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James B Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 10, 2022

3.0

"Room for Improvement"

While we've generally had a positive experience at Heatherwood School, we feel that the communication between teachers and parents could be better. It's sometimes difficult to know what's going on without checking the website or contacting staff directly.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily L Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A Warm and Welcoming Community"

We love everything about Heatherwood School. The staff are caring and dedicated, and the facilities are fantastic. Our son has thrived here and we feel so grateful to be part of this vibrant learning community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sophie T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 20, 2021

4.0

"Wonderful Experience for Our Child"

We were so happy to see our child grow and flourish during their time at Heatherwood School. The school's values and mission shone through in everything they did, and we appreciate the effort put into making every child feel valued and included.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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