145
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
35%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityWest Sussex
PhasePrimary
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Herons Dale School · Primary · West Sussex
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
145
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
32%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
12%
Persistent absence
35%
Contact
Address
Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
Local authority
West Sussex
Website
Telephone
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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 | 145 | 10.8 | 100% | 8% | 32% | 12% | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 141 | 8.8 | 100% | 6% | 34% | 10% | 33% |
| 2022/23 | 140 | 8.9 | 100% | 6% | 32% | 13% | 45% |
| 2021/22 | 135 | 8.1 | 100% | 6% | 36% | 9% | 28% |
| 2020/21 | 132 | 8.6 | 100% | 8% | 36% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 101 | 7.8 | 100% | 9% | 31% | 8% | 21% |
| 2017/18 | 94 | 7.0 | 100% | 8% | 34% | 8% | 26% |
| 2016/17 | 84 | 7.6 | 100% | 5% | 37% | 7% | 22% |
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