Located in Billingshurst, Ingfield Manor School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 3 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Ingfield Manor School currently has around 71 pupils on roll, which is about 71% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.8% boys and 35.2% girls. Around 32.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 14.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 45.8%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Ingfield Manor Drive, Billingshurst, RH14 9AX
Website: www.ingfieldmanorschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01403782294
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Ms Liz Brown
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 135814

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 100
Number of Pupils: 71
Number of Boys: 46
Number of Girls: 25

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 14.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 45.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.90%56
Other Mixed7.00%5
Other White5.60%4
Pakistani4.20%3
Other Asian1.40%1
Gypsy/Roma1.40%1
Caribbean1.40%1
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
African0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Asian0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Local authority average
0.37
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Local authority average
22%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Local authority average
28%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Local authority average
36.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Local authority average
2.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ingfield Manor School
Ingfield Manor Drive , Five Oaks RH14 9AX
3out of 4 0 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
Apple Orchard School
Apple Orchard School , Five Oaks Road RH13 0RQ
- not rated 1,709 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Boys More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.