Serenity School Crawley, Crawley
Serenity School Crawley is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 18 in Crawley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2023. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Serenity School Crawley in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Serenity School Crawley are Manor Green College (1.2 miles, Good); Amberley Court School (1.7 miles); Manor Green Primary School (2 miles, Outstanding); and Burstow Park School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement).
Manor Green CollegeAmberley Court SchoolManor Green Primary SchoolBurstow Park School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Serenity School Crawley has an education, health and care plan (205 of 205 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Three Bridges Rail Station, about 240 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Way (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 228 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.
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 · 11 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
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 November 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Serenity School creates a nurturing environment where pupils with complex needs thrive. The school combines personalised teaching with high expectations, ensuring every pupil is supported to progress at their own pace. Staff are well-trained and committed, and the school works closely with families to communicate progress and meet each child's individual therapy and educational needs.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, well-organised curriculum specifically designed for pupils' varied needs with flexible 'pathways' that adapt to individual learning styles
- Pupils are well engaged and enthused in activities, with clear progress tracking linked closely to the curriculum
- Effective behaviour and anti-bullying policies create a calm, safe learning environment where pupils feel confident and supported
- Strong leadership with stable senior team, comprehensive staff development, and specialist support including speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and counselling
- Safe, clean premises with well-managed outdoor and indoor sensory spaces tailored to pupils' needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with robust single central record procedures and safeguarding policy available to parents.
Extracurricular Activities
Swimming, off-site physical education facilities
Serenity School Crawley is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-18 with social, emotional and mental health difficulties, primarily autism. The school meets all independent school standards checked during this emergency inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Serenity School Crawley
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 52
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 16
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 36 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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
98%
Near capacity
205 pupils
210 places
5 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
0
SEN Support
205
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Serenity School Crawley is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
205
Total Pupils
160
Boys
45
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Serenity School Crawley
What is Serenity School Crawley's Ofsted rating?
Serenity School Crawley's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2023, it was rated Good.
Does Serenity School Crawley meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in November 2023, Serenity School Crawley met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Serenity School Crawley?
Serenity School Crawley has around 205 pupils on roll.
Does Serenity School Crawley have specialist SEN provision?
Serenity School Crawley is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Serenity School Crawley?
Serenity School Crawley 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 Serenity School Crawley?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 16 serious and 36 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 3 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Serenity School Crawley?
Serenity School Crawley is at Atlantic House, Hazelwick Avenue, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 1QQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)