Atelier21 Future School, Crawley
Atelier21 Future School is an independent school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in Crawley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2025)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Atelier21 Future School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Atelier21 Future School are Cottesmore School (1 mile); Brighton College Prep Handcross (2.4 miles, selective); Worth School (3.4 miles); and Copthorne Preparatory School (5.2 miles).
Cottesmore SchoolBrighton College Prep HandcrossWorth SchoolCopthorne Preparatory School
What parents say
74 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Atelier21 Future School (as of September 2025): 89% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 81% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (97%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (81%).
Who goes there
In 2026, 46 pupils (33.6%) received SEN support and 15 (10.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crawley Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Tilgate Park (adjacent), 200 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 252 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; 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
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Atelier21 provides an ambitious, creative curriculum where reading is a priority and phonics teaching is skilled. The early years provision is outstanding, with children receiving exceptional support. The school excels at developing well-rounded pupils through an outstanding personal development programme that emphasises pupil voice, outdoor learning, social responsibility and real-world problem-solving.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding with first-class start to education and exceptional staff support
- Personal development programme is exceptional with strong emphasis on pupil voice and decision-making
- Reading is a cornerstone of the curriculum with skilled phonics teaching and high-quality literature use
- SEND pupils are accurately identified with personalised plans and effective tailored support in the Haven
- Behaviour and attitudes are good with warm relationships, strong routines and effective bullying responses
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not provide enough time for pupils to revisit learning, correct mistakes or deepen understanding
- Occasionally teaching and assessment do not help pupils remember prior learning or address misconceptions
- Staff expertise needs strengthening in helping pupils recall previous learning and connect related ideas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff responding promptly to concerns and pupils feeling safe and happy in school.
Extracurricular Activities
School ambassador roles, peer mediator roles, broad selection of clubs, historical and cultural trips in UK and abroad, outdoor learning and rewilding projects, social enterprise initiatives, careers programme with external speakers, work experience placements
Atelier21 Future School is rated Good overall with Outstanding early years provision and personal development. Pupils thrive in a safe, well-ordered environment where they develop into thoughtful, responsible individuals who contribute positively to their community.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
74 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Atelier21 Future School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Atelier21 Future School.
- Junior Adventures Group @ Desmond Anderson650m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Education - Seymour Primary School870m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 20 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
83%
Available places
137 pupils
165 places
28 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(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
46
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
44.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
137
Total Pupils
67
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Atelier21 Future School
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Questions parents ask about Atelier21 Future School
What is Atelier21 Future School's Ofsted rating?
Atelier21 Future School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025.
Does Atelier21 Future School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2025, Atelier21 Future School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Atelier21 Future School?
Atelier21 Future School has around 137 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Atelier21 Future School?
Atelier21 Future 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.
Does Atelier21 Future School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Atelier21 Future School: Junior Adventures Group @ Desmond Anderson (650m away, registered, not yet graded) and Premier Education - Seymour Primary School (870m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Atelier21 Future School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 20 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Atelier21 Future School?
Atelier21 Future School is at Broadfield Park, Brighton Road, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9RZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)