Special
Ofsted Outstanding
About Heathlands School
Heathlands School is a community Special School for Deaf children aged 3-18 maintained by Hertfordshire County Council. We offer a Total Communication approach to education incorporating British Sign Language, Sign Supported English and spoken English. Our school provides an outstanding education to deaf children.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Ms S Shields
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.7
Communication
4.7
Student Wellbeing
4.3
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
7.7
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
34.3
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
+0.93
Progress 8
Well above average
15.0%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
30.0%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
0.0% entered EBacc
0.0% achieved EBacc
20 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Heathlands School has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.
Reviews 4
R
Rachel L
Unconfirmed
Parent
Oct 25, 2022
3.0
"Some positives, but still finding our way"
We've had a mixed experience so far. The staff are friendly and the facilities are good, but we're still getting used to the communication style and some of the rules. My child is settling in slowly, but it's taking time.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
E
Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 15, 2022
5.0
"A home away from home"
My child has thrived at Heathlands School. The staff are kind and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. We love the British Sign Language program and the opportunities for my child to learn with their peers.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah K
Unconfirmed
Parent
May 1, 2021
5.0
"An outstanding education"
Heathlands School has exceeded our expectations in every way. The teachers are expert and passionate, and the resources are first-rate. My child feels happy and supported, and is achieving great things.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
D
David T
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 22, 2020
5.0
"A special school that truly cares"
My child attended Heathlands School for several years and I was consistently impressed by the dedication of the staff and the sense of community. The school's commitment to British values and wellbeing is clear in everything they do.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
5/5
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