Bricklehurst Manor School, Wadhurst
Bricklehurst Manor School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 16 in Wadhurst.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bricklehurst Manor School in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Bricklehurst Manor School has an education, health and care plan (36 of 36 in 2026).
Bricklehurst Manor School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stonegate Rail Station, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Sussex (65).
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 · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at making pupils feel genuinely cared for and supported. Staff take time to understand each child's interests and needs, creating personalised plans that help pupils learn and grow. The combination of strong academics, emotional support from an on-site clinical team, and enriching activities means pupils develop both academically and socially.
Key Strengths
- Builds strong, supportive relationships with pupils and creates a calm, nurturing atmosphere
- Provides personalised curriculum pathways with flexibility to build on pupil strengths and interests
- Excellent transition process and attendance support - many pupils show significantly improved attendance over time
- Well-structured teaching with skilled staff who use questioning effectively to deepen learning
- Strong personal development programme with enrichment activities and outdoor learning opportunities
Areas for Improvement
- Academic targets for pupils are sometimes too broad - clearer step-by-step targets are needed so teaching staff know exactly what pupils need to work towards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Singing, sports, cooking, tufting, crochet, outdoor learning programmes, off-site trips and visits, in-school clubs and enrichment activities
Bricklehurst Manor School is a warm and welcoming independent special school for pupils aged 7-16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has been rated Good overall, with particular strengths in its personalised approach to learning and pupil wellbeing.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Latest from Bricklehurst Manor School
Parents’ Evening Wednesday 1st July
29 Jun 2026
Term 5 Newsletter - our new format - click on the picture!
19 May 2026
February Newsletter
26 Feb 2026
Christmas Fayre
2 Dec 2025
Autumn Term Newsletter
3 Nov 2025
Term 6 Newsletter
22 Jul 2025
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Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 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
60%
Available places
36 pupils
60 places
24 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wadhurst
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wadhurst
Across East Sussex council
Places available
5,496
Applications
4,990
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
95.9%
All secondary applications across East Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
36
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Bricklehurst Manor School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
36
Total Pupils
24
Boys
12
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bricklehurst Manor School
Questions parents ask about Bricklehurst Manor School
How many pupils go to Bricklehurst Manor School?
Bricklehurst Manor School has around 36 pupils on roll.
Does Bricklehurst Manor School have specialist SEN provision?
Bricklehurst Manor School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Bricklehurst Manor School?
Bricklehurst Manor 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 Bricklehurst Manor School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 East Sussex is 8 (the median across 221 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bricklehurst Manor School?
Bricklehurst Manor School is at Bardown Road, Stonegate, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7EL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)