Ingfield Manor School
Ingfield Manor School is a non-maintained special school in Billingshurst for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has 90 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ingfield Manor School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection: January 2024.
| Type | Special School / Non-maintained special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ingfield Manor Drive Five Oaks Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9AX |
| Phone | 01403782294 |
| Reference Number | 135814 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 90 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65.56%
Girls: 34.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 9 | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| 10 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 11 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 12 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 13 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.4% |
| Unclassified | 6.7% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
Ingfield Manor School continues to demonstrate a good standard of education, providing a supportive environment where pupils feel comfortable and secure. The school's ethos promotes dignity, friendship, and mutual respect, which contributes positively to pupil confidence and ambition. The curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to gain appropriate qualifications and prepare for their futures effectively. Notably, the school excels in fostering independence among its pupils and promoting effective communication skills.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 28 Nov 2023 | Education and residential inspection summary |
| 05 Oct 2017 | Short inspection |
| 07 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on pupils' independence and confidence.
- Well-designed curriculum aligned with national standards.
- Effective support for physical and mobility skills development.
- Positive relationships and engagement with parents.
- Consistent teaching of a suitable phonics programme for younger pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in the Woodview provision needs further development.
- A small number of pupils in Woodview exhibit disengaged behavior.
- Some staff have concerns regarding morale and workload.
In 2024–25 pupils at Ingfield Manor School attended 85.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 42.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 9.1% | 11.5% | 13.4% | 11.2% | 13.3% | 13.3% | 15.8% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.0% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 6.8% | 7.2% |
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, 0.0% of pupils at Ingfield Manor School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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 Ingfield Manor School had 90 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; physical disability; other difficulty or disability.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Physical disability | 48 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 30 |
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 4 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 3 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 2 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 2 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 1 |
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 non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Ingfield Manor School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ingfield Manor School is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
When was Ingfield Manor School last inspected by Ofsted?
Ingfield Manor School was last inspected in January 2024.
How many pupils does Ingfield Manor School have?
Ingfield Manor School has 90 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ingfield Manor School cover?
Ingfield Manor School for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Ingfield Manor School?
Ingfield Manor School is at Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9AX.