Amberley Court School, Crawley
Amberley Court School is a special school for pupils aged 6 to 16 in Crawley.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Amberley Court School in detail
Amberley Court School in its own words
In its own words: "Amberley Court School is owned and operated by ACS Crawley Ltd , who act as the proprietors of the school. The proprietors are responsible for the overall leadership, vision, and strategic direction of Amberley Court School."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am extraordinarily privileged to welcome you to Amberley Court School. Amberley Court School (ACS) is a specialist school for children and young people aged 6 to 16 with high levels of anxiety and Social Emotional Mental Health difficulties."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Amberley Court School are Manor Green College (1.4 miles, Good); Manor Green Primary School (1.4 miles, Outstanding); Serenity School Crawley (1.7 miles, Good); and Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS) (2.1 miles, Outstanding).
Manor Green CollegeManor Green Primary SchoolSerenity School CrawleyEmerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Amberley Court School has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crawley Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Betts Way (adjacent), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 195 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Amberley Court School creates a welcoming, inclusive space where pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs can be themselves and thrive. The school combines high academic ambitions with genuine understanding of its pupils' challenges, offering carefully planned support to help them engage with learning and reach their potential. Staff are well-trained in safeguarding and behaviour support, with a strong emphasis on positive relationships and meeting each child's individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on understanding and meeting individual pupils' special educational needs through their EHC plans
- Ambitious, flexible curriculum balanced with understanding of pupils' likely needs and prior learning gaps
- Comprehensive safeguarding policy with experienced designated safeguarding lead and clear protocols for keeping children safe
- High staff-to-pupil ratio and well-planned supervision, health and safety arrangements
- Systematic approach to teaching early reading using phonics and commitment to staff expertise in this area
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with a well-informed policy rooted in a 'it could happen here' culture, experienced designated safeguarding leads with in-date training, and appropriate protocols for addressing concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, breakfast club, life skills (cooking, shopping, personal hygiene), Thrive Ambassadors (student representatives), links with local mosque for cultural enrichment
Amberley Court School is a new independent school designed to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Amberley Court School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 10
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
16 pupils
26 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Crawley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Crawley
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Amberley Court School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
10
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Amberley Court School
How many pupils go to Amberley Court School?
Amberley Court School has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does Amberley Court School have specialist SEN provision?
Amberley Court School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Amberley Court School?
Amberley Court School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Amberley Court School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 10 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 8 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Amberley Court School?
Amberley Court School is at County Oak Cottage, 9 Amberley Court, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7XL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)