Ingfield Manor School

Woodview provides specialist secondary education for young people with speech, language, and communication needs.

“Woodview offers a specialised secondary provision for young people with speech, language, and communication needs.”

Ingfield Manor is a special school for students with neurological motor impairments and associated medical and sensory needs.

“Ingfield Manor School is an established special school for students aged 3–19 years with neurological motor impairments, such as cerebral palsy, along with associated medical and sensory needs.”

Boarding develops confidence, self-esteem, independence, friendships, and belonging.

“Boarding at Ingfield Manor offers students the chance to develop self-confidence, self-esteem, and key skills for independence. It provides additional opportunities for social interaction with peers who have similar needs, helping children to build friendships and a sense of belonging.”

The residential team promotes self-help, communication, leisure, and social-development skills.

“In the evenings, our skilled residential team work with students to promote self-help and communication skills, while encouraging leisure interests and social development — both on site and within the local community.”

The sixth-form curriculum includes land-based studies at Brinsbury College.

“This year, they are enjoying land-based studies at Brinsbury College.”

Classes contain 6–10 students, with 3–4 staff per class.

“Due to the small class sizes (6-10 students) and high staffing ratios (3-4 staff per class), we are able to differentiate to challenge and stretch the more able whilst providing structured support for those requiring more assistance.”

Sixth Form students can participate in the John Muir Award, promoting engagement with and responsibility for the natural world.

“In addition, Sixth Form students have the opportunity to connect with and care for the natural world through the John Muir Award.”

Pupils choose from evening clubs, leisure activities, and off-site visits.

“Pupils are regularly consulted about their after-school interests and enjoy a wide range of evening activities. Just a few examples include: • Boccia club • Craft corner • Pamper sessions • Cinema • Bowling trips • Ice skating • Meals out”

The school describes a welcoming, supportive community focused on confidence, interests, and preparation for students' next stage.

“A welcoming and supportive community where students can explore their interests, grow in confidence, and develop the skills they need to thrive in the next stage of their lives.”

The school aims for young people to feel valued as individual learners and empowered to communicate, make choices, and develop skills.

“Our aim is to provide an environment in which children and young people feel that they are valued as individual, holistic, active learners and empowered with the confidence and self-esteem to communicate, make choices and develop skills throughout their school career and beyond.”

Sixth Form study options include GCSEs, Entry Level Certificates, City & Guilds, WJEC Entry Pathways, Open Awards Accessible ICT, and WJEC Personal Progress.

“Options include: - GCSEs and Entry Level Certificates in English and Maths - City & Guilds Entry Level Award and Certificate in Effective Augmentative and Alternative Communication - WJEC Entry Pathways in Independent Living, Humanities, ICT, and Science - Open Awards Accessible ICT - WJEC Personal Progress qualification (for students following our sensory curriculum)”

The school provides Sixth Form education for students aged 16–19.

“(Ages 16-19 years)”

The admissions pathway includes an inquiry, visit, application, assessment, funding application, transition, and start.

“It begins with an initial inquiry”

Beaumont Sussex offers an on-site continuing-education pathway for Ingfield Manor students.

“This is an ideal pathway for students at Ingfield Manor School who wish to continue their education.”

Sixth-form students visited Treloar College to learn about available pathways and learning opportunities.

“A group of our 6th Form students have recently visited Treloar College to have a meaningful encounter to help them understand what pathways and learning opportunities are available to them.”

The Acorns provision was judged Outstanding across all areas in its June 2025 Ofsted Social Care inspection.

“We are absolutely delighted to share that Ingfield Manor School’s Acorns provision has been judged Outstanding across all areas in our most recent Ofsted Social Care inspection, which took place in June 2025.”

The Acorns provision was judged Outstanding across all areas in a June 2025 Ofsted Social Care inspection.

“We are absolutely delighted to share that Ingfield Manor School’s Acorns provision has been judged Outstanding across all areas in our most recent Ofsted Social Care inspection, which took place in June 2025.”