Amberley Court School, Crawley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
62%
Available places
16 pupils
26 capacity
10 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Crawley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crawley
Admissions Demand - West Sussex
Places available
9,742
Applications
8,914
Got 1st preference
87.8%
Got preferred school
97.4%
Secondary admissions across West Sussex (2025/26)
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Amberley Court School
Langley Green Primary
Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Primary School
Northgate Primary School
St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
West Green Primary School
Manor Green Primary School
Three Bridges Primary School
Forge Wood Primary School
Milton Mount Primary School
The Mill Primary Academy
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