81
Pupils · 2024/25
32%
EAL · 2024/25
43%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Inadequate
Ofsted inspection · 10/11/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLambeth
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio17.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Heron Academy · Secondary with sixth form · Lambeth
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
81
Pupil : teacher ratio
17.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
32%
FSM eligible
84%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
18%
Persistent absence
43%
Contact
Address
Heron Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 0HZ
Local authority
Lambeth
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 | 81 | 10.4 | 100% | 32% | 84% | 18% | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 79 | 7.9 | 100% | 38% | 79% | 14% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | — | — | — | — | — | 13% | 36% |
School performance data © Crown copyright. Source: Department for Education.