Manor Green College, Crawley
Manor Green College is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Crawley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in March 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Manor Green College in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Manor Green College are Manor Green Primary School (0.9 miles, Outstanding); Serenity School Crawley (1.2 miles, Good); Amberley Court School (1.4 miles); and Burstow Park School (3.3 miles, Requires improvement).
Manor Green Primary SchoolSerenity School CrawleyAmberley Court SchoolBurstow Park School
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Manor Green College (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 95% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (98%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 33 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 97% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 61% to a further education college.
Who goes there
36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Manor Green College has an education, health and care plan (210 of 210 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Manor Green College provides for pupils with autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Crawley Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is High Street (n-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 657 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Manor Green College issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; 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 · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school has improved significantly.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's March 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Manor Green College is a dynamic and caring school where pupils thrive. Staff understand each pupil's individual needs exceptionally well and skilfully adapt teaching so pupils experience success. The school has a strong focus on developing communication, reading and life skills that prepare young people well for their future, whether that's further education, employment or independent living.
Key Strengths
- Staff know pupils exceptionally well and tailor the curriculum skilfully to meet individual needs
- Strong focus on reading, phonics and communication skills with pupils proud of their progress
- Excellent leadership with unwavering commitment to staff well-being and professional development
- Broad, flexible curriculum with four clear pathways supporting pupils to gain accredited awards including GCSEs
- Comprehensive personal development programme preparing pupils for adulthood, including Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, work experience, volunteering in the community, weekly sixth form café, trips to local shops and museums
Manor Green College is a special school for pupils aged 11-19 with various learning difficulties and disabilities. Evidence from this inspection suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection.
At a Glance
36.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, MLD, SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Manor Green College
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 68
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 68 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 16 serious and 50 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
8 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
99%
Near capacity
210 pupils
213 places
3 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
210
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Manor Green College provides for pupils with autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
137
Boys
73
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
32
Teachers
6.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£59,331
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.7%
Overall absence
25.7%
Persistent absence
179
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Manor Green College
Showing 10 of 14 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Manor Green College
What are GCSE results like at Manor Green College?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Manor Green College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.2. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Manor Green College's Ofsted rating?
Manor Green College's most recent Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Manor Green College?
No fixed boundary. When Manor Green College is oversubscribed, West Sussex allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Manor Green College?
Manor Green College has around 210 pupils on roll. 36% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Manor Green College have specialist SEN provision?
Manor Green College provides for pupils with autism, moderate learning difficulties and severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Manor Green College?
8.7% of sessions were missed at Manor Green College in 2024/25. 25.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Manor Green College?
Apply through West Sussex's coordinated admissions process, naming Manor Green College 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 Manor Green College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 68 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 16 serious and 50 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 8 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 Manor Green College?
Manor Green College is at Lady Margaret Road, Ifield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 0DX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)