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Shoreham-by-Sea · West Sussex · BN43 6TN. primary · Community special school · State-funded · Ages 4 to 11. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Figures come from the same West Sussex index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
Ofsted publication date: 20/03/2023. Open Ofsted report
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Herons Dale School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 20/03/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
Herons Dale School is in Shoreham-by-Sea (BN43 6TN), West Sussex. URN 126169.
Open School Compass with Herons Dale School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection School inspection · 07 February 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
Herons Dale School continues to be a good school.
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
Select Inclusive Equipment Identify and purchase playground equipment specifically designed for SEN pupils, including accessible fitness apparatus, sensory-rich items and equipment that supports motor development, balance, and coordination.
Source page · scanned 2026-09-06
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8 schools on the Shoreham-by-Sea town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
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Herons Dale School
URN: 126169
Local authority: West Sussex
Town: Shoreham-by-Sea
Postcode: BN43 6TN
Ofsted overall: Good (20/03/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/126169/
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