Herons Dale School

Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN

Community special school for ages 4–11 in Shoreham-by-Sea. Mixed intake.

Herons Dale School is a mixed community special primary school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, serving ages 4 to 11. It has special classes and wide-ranging provision across communication, sensory, physical, social, emotional and learning needs. Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection (2013).

The school describes a flexible approach built around each child's needs, with achievements celebrated step by step and facilities intended to engage pupils in learning.

Ages 4–11 · Primary age

145 pupils · On roll

Community special school · Mixed

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