Welcome to Ingfield Manor School
Ingfield Manor School is an established special school for students aged 3–19 with neurological motor impairment such as cerebral palsy and associated sensory and medical needs.
We follow a Conductive Education curriculum, which focuses on developing the potential of each individual. We offer a specialist service to support developing strategies for meaningful communication for all our children and young people.
Our provision includes day and residential provision, based in our own idyllic grounds close to Billingshurst, West Sussex.
Here at Ingfield Manor School, we provide:
- A conductive education provision that empowers individuals in every aspect of their lives
- An ambitious curriculum for young people with neurological motor impairments. Accredited courses on offer
- A Transdisciplinary team approach, with skilled, specialist staff inclusive of nursing, therapy, visual impairment and hearing impairment support.
- Expert provision in augmentative alternative communication (AAC)
- A newly refurbished residential provision for term time boarding
- Idyllic grounds with woodland classroom space, high specification sensory room and swimming pool as examples of the incredible resources on offer.
- Positive relationships with external organisations and professionals.
- Consultancy paediatrician service, dietetics and behavioural psychology.
- Outsourcing to mainstream colleges.
School for Parents
School for Parents
Ingfield Manor School for Parents is a unique service for families of babies and very young children from birth to five years. The service works in partnership with parents to educate the young child with cerebral palsy or other motor learning difficulties and allied learning needs. Solid support and practical advice is provided to parents within an encouraging environment, so they can play a key role in the teaching partnership.
Learn in the woods!
Woodland Classroom
At Ingfield Manor, our beautiful grounds allow us to bring learning outside to our purpose built woodland fully wheelchair accessible classroom. A wonderful opportunity for our pupils.
Ofsted: ‘Outstanding’ care provision
Residential Placements
The wellbeing of the students that board overnight is at the forefront of our residential service. Whilst staying with us children can expect to receive exceptional care, benefit from all the facilities we have on site and enjoy a variety of after-school activities. Our recently refurbished accommodation boasts a bright and modern space specifically designed to offer a homely environment.
School for Parents
School for Parents
Ingfield Manor School for Parents is a unique service for families of babies and very young children from birth to five years. The service works in partnership with parents to educate the young child with cerebral palsy or other motor learning difficulties and allied learning needs. Solid support and practical advice is provided to parents within an encouraging environment, so they can play a key role in the teaching partnership.
Learn in the woods!
Woodland Classroom
At Ingfield Manor, our beautiful grounds allow us to bring learning outside to our purpose built woodland fully wheelchair accessible classroom. A wonderful opportunity for our pupils.
Residential Placements
Residential Placements
As an ‘outstanding’ provision (Ofsted Dec 2018), the wellbeing of the students that board overnight is at the forefront of our residential service. Whilst staying with us children can expect to receive exceptional care, benefit from all the facilities we have on site and enjoy a variety of after-school activities. Our recently refurbished accommodation boasts a bright and modern space specifically designed to offer a homely environment.
Work with us at Ingfield
Please see our recruitment page for information on our current vacancies.
Featured and Latest News and Events
You can have your cake and eat it!
The 6th Form students at Ingfield Manor recently organised, marketed and ran a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Drawing on their entrepreneur skills, they thought through what they needed to do and devised a plan to do this. Starting with marketing,...
Progress for Jack
Jack has Four-Limb Dystonic Cerebral Palsy and Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) with related visual processing difficulties. He has a severe vision loss. Jack has difficulty maintaining his head position without support. Jack has never used his vision in any...
‘This is the Best Day of my Life’
My son Sebastian (Sebby) attended 'School for Parents' back in January 2015. He had just turned one. As we drove down the drive to the School I knew it was something special. We were welcomed by the most wonderful team of staff and after a couple of hours assessment...
Ensemble Reza Project
Ingfield Manor School’s recent collaborative project with Ensemble Reza was a huge success! Ensemble Reza are a group of musicians who inspire young players and take music to local audiences. Since April, Ingfield students and staff have been working with Ensemble...
Fun at the Fete
Friends of Ingfield Fete – Sunday June 9th 2019 Once again, we were blessed with a sunny afternoon for the Ingfield Manor School Grand Summer Fete which has been held annually for over 40 years. Students, staff, families and members of the public enjoyed a fun filled...
Grand Summer Fete 9th June
The Friends of Ingfield Grand Summer Fete and Fun Dog Show Sunday 9th June 2019 Ingfield Manor School, Five Oaks, Billingshurst Grand Opening at 2pm by Francesca Martinez, award-winning English comedian, writer and actress “Fun in the sun for the whole family”...
