
Heathlands School, located in St Albans, Hertfordshire, is a community special school dedicated to providing education for deaf children aged 3 to 18. As one of the largest specialist schools for deaf children in the UK, it supports approximately 153 pupils, with a balanced gender distribution of 78 boys and 75 girls. The school serves a diverse community and is known for its inclusive approach, welcoming students from across the UK. The school is not affiliated with any religious denomination and operates under a community admissions policy. Heathlands aims to create an environment where students can flourish academically and socially, embodying the ethos of a Total Communication approach that integrates British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English, and spoken English.
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1 published inspection on file since November 2019.
Monitoring visit — previous rating confirmed· Section 8 (did not convert)