Ingfield Manor School, Billingshurst
Ingfield Manor School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Billingshurst. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Ingfield Manor School in detail
Ingfield Manor School in its own words
In its own words: "We specialise in supporting children with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities, including cerebral palsy, visual impairment, hearing impairment, and complex medical needs. We also provide secondary provision for children with social, speech, and language communication difficulties."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ingfield Manor School are Apple Orchard School (1 mile, Good, selective); Manor House School (2.1 miles); Muntham House School (2.2 miles, Good); and New Barn School (3.4 miles, Good, selective).
Apple Orchard SchoolManor House SchoolMuntham House SchoolNew Barn School
Who goes there
26.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Mixed (6%) and Asian (6%).
Almost every pupil at Ingfield Manor School has an education, health and care plan (90 of 90 in 2026). The most common need among them is a physical disability.
Ingfield Manor School provides for pupils with physical disability.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Billingshurst Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Suspensions and exclusions
Ingfield Manor School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2013 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
26.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Physical
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Ingfield Manor School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
75%
Available places
90 pupils
120 places
30 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Billingshurst
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Billingshurst
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
0
SEN Support
90
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ingfield Manor School provides for pupils with physical disability.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
90
Total Pupils
59
Boys
31
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.9%
Overall absence
42.0%
Persistent absence
69
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Ingfield Manor School
What is Ingfield Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Ingfield Manor School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Ingfield Manor School?
No fixed boundary. When Ingfield Manor School is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ingfield Manor School?
Ingfield Manor School has around 90 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Ingfield Manor School have specialist SEN provision?
Ingfield Manor School provides for pupils with physical disability.
What is attendance like at Ingfield Manor School?
14.9% of sessions were missed at Ingfield Manor School in 2024/25. 42% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ingfield Manor School?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Ingfield Manor School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Ingfield Manor School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Ingfield Manor School?
Ingfield Manor School is at Ingfield Manor Drive, Five Oaks, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9AX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)