Heathlands School
Heathlands Drive, St Albans, AL3 5AYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Heathlands School is a special school in St Albans for ages 3 to 18. It is one of the 583 schools in Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2017, report published 6 November 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2023
All pupils, including children in the early years, thrive in Heathlands School's inclusive, nurturing climate of high expectations. They wear their uniforms with pride, sharing their learning and school experiences enthusiastically with visitors. Pupils are polite and welcoming. New pupils settle in quickly, at whatever stage they join the school. Exceptionally positive relationships are reflected in all aspects of daily school life. Pupils are responsive to the expectation that they will work hard, behave well and be kind. They are safe in school. Bullying is rare, and dealt with quickly if it happens. Children in the early years, sometimes with few or no language skills, learn routines quickly and learn how to communicate effectively using British Sign Language (BSL). Pupils of all ages enjoy the stories they read with adults. They make great strides in their use of language and vocabulary, as well as in reading and writing, from very different starting points. Older pupils act responsibly as mentors to other pupils. Popular lunchtime clubs include the choir and sports clubs. Pupils share important messages in assemblies, for example about 'feeling good'. They value opportunities to explain to the wider community what it is like to be a deaf person in a hearing world.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
18 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
150 pupils on roll
Schools near Heathlands School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batchwood School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 11.8 |
| Watling View School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| St Luke's School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Radlett Lodge School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southfield School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lesley Reeves Costi
- Phone
- 01727807807
- Address
- Heathlands Drive, St Albans, AL3 5AY
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- URN
- 117685
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.