Herons Dale School Catchment Area
Herons Dale School is a community special not applicable school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 145 pupils, and a capacity of 130 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
145
Pupils
130
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Herons Dale School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Herons Dale School is set by West Sussex and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by West Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find West Sussex catchment area documents →Herons Dale School — School Information
- Full address
- Hawkins Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6TN
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 32.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 126169
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Frequently Asked Questions — Herons Dale School
Is Herons Dale School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Herons Dale School currently has 145 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 130 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Herons Dale School? ▾
Admission to Herons Dale School is managed by West Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Herons Dale School cover? ▾
Herons Dale School is a not applicable school in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Herons Dale School? ▾
Herons Dale School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.