Manor Green College

Manor Green College is a special school located in Crawley, West Sussex, that caters to pupils with a range of learning difficulties and disabilities. The recent ungraded inspection highlighted a significant improvement in the school's overall performance since its last inspection. Pupils are well-supported, and the school's emphasis on personal development ensures they thrive both academically and socially. The school's dynamic environment fosters a love for learning, and students are encouraged to engage in various activities that prepare them for future opportunities in education and employment.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive in a supportive and caring environment.
• The curriculum is flexible and tailored to individual needs.
• Staff are committed to fostering a love of reading.
• Pupils achieve accredited awards in diverse subjects.
• Excellent leadership supports staff well-being and professional development.
• Strong culture of good attendance has been established.
• Comprehensive career guidance helps students make informed decisions.

In 2024–25 pupils at Manor Green College attended 91.3% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 25.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 1.0% of pupils at Manor Green College were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Manor Green College had 7.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 7.4% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Manor Green College had 210 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2025–26 Manor Green College received £31,986 and spent £31,723 for each of its 210 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £55,000 (£263 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).

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What is Manor Green College's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Manor Green College is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.

When was Manor Green College last inspected by Ofsted?

Manor Green College was last inspected in May 2025.

How many pupils does Manor Green College have?

Manor Green College has 210 pupils on roll.

What age range does Manor Green College cover?

Manor Green College for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is Manor Green College?

Manor Green College is at Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX.