Manor Green College

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Manor Green College is a special school in Crawley for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 332 schools in West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 March 2025

Pupils love attending this dynamic and adventurous school. Their smiles fill the corridors with joy. From when they arrive in Year 7, until they leave the sixth form, pupils are supported and cared for by staff who understand their varied needs and abilities exceptionally well. Pupils thrive here. Staff and pupils unite in their positive approach to learning. The school recognises and celebrates pupils' successes, whether large or small. Pupils are kind and considerate. They rise to meet the school's high expectations. For many, this includes building the skills that help them to successfully move on to appropriate further education or employment. Pupils' experiences help them to grow in their understanding of the local area and beyond. For example, the well-designed personal development programme helps each pupil explore the personal and life skills they may need in the future, such as money management. It includes trips to different places that range from nearby shops to museums further afield. Students in the sixth form are central to the life of the school. They contribute greatly to the culture of togetherness that exists, often centred around the weekly café. All pupils get the chance to volunteer or go on work experience in the community. They enjoy this and it helps them to look towards the future with great ambition.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

33 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score1.9

1.9, 44.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.03

0.03, 4.06 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

210 pupils on roll, with places for 213

Eligible for free school meals36.2%

36.2%, 9.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language22.4%

22.4%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Manor Green College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Manor Green Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Serenity School Crawley1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Amberley Court School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Burstow Park School3 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published
Minerva May School3 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardNot published

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Tom Smith
Address
Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0DX
Local authority
West Sussex
URN
126157

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.