# Heathlands School — St. Albans, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ms S Shields

## Contact

- **Address:** Heathlands Drive, St Albans, Herts, AL3 5AY
- **Phone:** 01727 807807
- **Website:** https://www.heathlands.herts.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/st-albans/heathlands-school-7242

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Sep 2017
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Sep 2017

## Recent parent reviews

- **3/5** — 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. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(May 2021)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2020)*

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