153
Pupils · 2024/25
88%
EAL · 2024/25
18%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 08/02/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityHertfordshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio4.7:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Heathlands School · All-through · Hertfordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
153
Pupil : teacher ratio
4.7
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
88%
FSM eligible
41%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
18%
Contact
Address
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, AL3 5AY
Local authority
Hertfordshire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 153 | 4.6 | 100% | 88% | 41% | 8% | 18% |
| 2023/24 | 145 | 5.0 | 100% | 86% | 38% | 9% | 33% |
| 2022/23 | 129 | 5.1 | 100% | 86% | 42% | 9% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 130 | 4.6 | 100% | 88% | 45% | 12% | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 121 | 4.3 | 100% | 88% | 40% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 108 | 4.1 | 100% | 94% | 47% | 9% | 32% |
| 2017/18 | 96 | 4.2 | 100% | 97% | 48% | 7% | 20% |
| 2016/17 | 101 | 4.5 | 100% | 100% | 51% | 6% | 19% |
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