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  • Communication

    Communication is at the heart of all we do, to ensure all our pupils have a voice

  • Challenge

    Challenge helps yourself and others grow, to push the boundaries of what you and they can achieve and are capable of.

  • Consistency

    Consistency creates good habits. It encourgaes us to keep trying, stay focused and make positive choices every day.

  • Confidence

    Confidence helps us try again. It helps us believe in ourselves, take on new experiences and feel ready to face life's challenges.

  • Citizenship

    Citizenship helps us understand our place in the world. It encourages us to care for others, make a positive difference and be responsible members of our community

  • Creativity

    Creativity encourages us to think imaginatively and try new possibilities. It helps us express our ideas and see things in different ways.

  • Curiosity

    Curiosity helps us discover new things. It encourgaes us to explore, learn from others and develop a love of learning.

Welcome from our headteacher Melanie Hall-Judd

Welcome to Heron Academy, a SLD/ PMLD with complex needs school, committed to providing outstanding education to young people. 

At Heron, we aim to enrich lives, by providing a secure, caring and supportive environment where our pupils are valued, understood, respected and challenged. We strive to deliver a curriculum that promotes lifelong learning and stimulates pupils’ creativity through specialist technology and high-quality learning experiences in school and the community. We believe every pupil has the right to achieve their full potential, and our commitment to a strong partnership with all stakeholders is the key to this success. We welcome you on this journey as we endeavour to provide the best quality education for our pupils.

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Our Vision & Values

Our aims, values and ethos are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, creating an environment that helps our pupils become confident, happy citizens. Heron Academy is a place where pupils flourish. We put the pupil's needs at the heart of everything we do. Our core values are: Communication, Challenge, Consistency, Confidence, Citizenship, Creativity and Curiosity

quote marks for testmonials
  • Thank you for having me! It was really powerful seeing your staff and pupils today. Seeing your growth is fantastic and clearly a huge amount of work has been undertaken.
    Juliet Chua CB, Department for Education’s Director General for Schools
  • I would like to take a moment to commend teaching assistant Dwayne for his outstanding performance at Heron Academy since my son was in year 7. His dedication and commitment have been truly impressive, especially in managing Daniel's behaviour. Dwayne's approach has been consistently positive, and he has shown great patience and understanding, making a significant difference in Daniel’s progress.
    Parent of Daniel 14, a Heron Academy pupil
  • Maria at Heron Academy is an exceptional teacher, a brilliant mentor, she goes above and beyond for Jamie, as well as all the other students she teaches. Jamie has gone from a shy, nervous little boy to a confident and bright young man, and that is all down to Maria's determination to help Jamie succeed.
    Sharon Azzopardi, parent of Jamie, a Heron Academy pupil
 

Read our recent Ofsted report here!

 



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Ofsted and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) are visiting your area, as part of an inspection. We will be looking at arrangements for children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

We would like to hear your views about the support that your child receives. You can provide your views by completing an online survey at the following link:

https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10469510

This survey is for parents/carers of children and young people with SEND aged 0-25.

Your views are important to us and will help inspectors understand your child’s experience of the SEND arrangements within your area. The survey will close at 9am on 9am on 06 October 2026.

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