Located in Crawley, Manor Green College is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community 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.

Manor Green College currently has around 210 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 68.1% boys and 31.9% girls. Around 39.1% 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 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.5%).

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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 47% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Lady Margaret Road, Crawley, RH11 0DX
Website: http://www.manorgreen-college.w-sussex.sch.uk
Telephone: 01293520351
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: West Sussex
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Tom Smith
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 126157

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 213
Number of Pupils: 210
Number of Boys: 143
Number of Girls: 67

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 9.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 27% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British59.50%125
Other Mixed7.60%16
Other White7.60%16
Pakistani6.70%14
Other Asian5.70%12
Indian2.90%6
White and Black Caribbean1.90%4
White and Black African1.40%3
White and Asian1.40%3
African1.40%3
Other (any other ethnic group)1.40%3
Other Black1.00%2
Unclassified1.00%2
Bangladeshi0.50%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.43)
Of the 34 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 32 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.43
Town average
-0.34
Local authority average
-0.34
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
22%
Local authority average
25%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
1.9
Town average
40.3
Local authority average
41.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.0
Town average
3.4
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
West Green Primary School
West Green Drive , RH11 7EL
3out of 4 712 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Northgate First School
Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX
- not rated 753 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Northgate Primary School
Green Lane , Northgate RH10 8DX
3out of 4 753 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Three Bridges Junior School
Gales Drive , Three Bridges RH10 1PD
- not rated 1,105 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Crawley
Southgate Drive , RH10 6HD
3out of 4 1,108 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Northgate Primary
Barnfield Road , Northgate RH10 8DP
- not rated 613 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southgate Middle School
Barrington Road , Southgate RH10 6DG
- not rated 1,435 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Langley Green Middle School
Langley Drive , Langley Green RH11 7PF
- not rated 1,448 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Southgate West Middle School
Ditchling Hill , Southgate West RH11 8QL
- not rated 1,511 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bishop Bell Middle School
Loppets Road , Tilgate RH10 5DP
- not rated 1,943 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Wilfrid's Catholic Comprehensive School, Crawley
St Wilfrid's Way , RH11 8PG
3out of 4 1,474 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB
3out of 4 1,638 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ifield Community College
Crawley Avenue , Ifield RH11 0DB
- not rated 1,638 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hazelwick School
Hazelwick School Close , Three Bridges RH10 1SX
4out of 4 1,954 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hazelwick School
Hazelwick Mill Lane , Three Bridges RH10 1SX
- not rated 1,954 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Holy Cross RC School
Shipley Road , Ifield RH11 0ED
- not rated 1,874 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Notre Dame RC School
Turners Hill Road , Pound Hill RH10 7SL
- not rated 3,125 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Crawley College
College Road , RH10 1NR
- not rated 544 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Central Sussex College
College Road , RH10 1NR
- not rated 544 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gatwick School
23 Gatwick Road , RH10 9TP
3out of 4 3,236 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Manor Green College
Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DX
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hethersett Montessori Primary
62 Brighton Road , Southgate RH10 6SX
- not rated 1,203 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Manor Green Primary School
Lady Margaret Road , Ifield RH11 0DU
4out of 4 1,587 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Swedish School Horsham
Furnace Drive , Furnace Green RH10 6JB
- not rated 1,609 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Serenity School Crawley
Atlantic House , Hazelwick Avenue RH10 1QQ
- not rated 2,048 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.