Atelier21 Future School

URN: 147911 • Crawley RH11 9RZ

Overview

Name
Atelier21 Future School
URN
147911
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
James Ashcroft (since 2025)
Telephone
01293265417
Website
Visit
Address
Broadfield Park, Crawley RH11 9RZ

Summary

Atelier21 Future School, located in Crawley, West Sussex, is an independent mixed school catering to 130 pupils aged 4 to 16. The school adopts a Reggio Emilia-inspired, inquiry-based approach to education, focusing on fostering creativity, curiosity, and self-directed learning. Atelier21 aims to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive in a dynamic world, promoting learner agency and innovation.

The curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11 to 16, which is recognised globally and prepares learners for further education and diverse career paths. The school also features unique initiatives such as "Wild Fridays," where students engage in outdoor learning, and "Skill Slams," which combine direct teaching with hands-on challenges.

Atelier21 is committed to transforming educational practices and is involved in initiatives like Rethinking Assessment, collaborating with various stakeholders to modernise assessment methods. The school’s ethos is centred on preparing students for future challenges while nurturing their individual interests and passions.

Key details

LA
West Sussex
Age range
4 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
165
Pupils
130
Boys
63
Girls
67
FSM %
Open date
2020-08-24
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 130 63 67 165
2024-09-11 119 62 57 165
2023-09-11 75 32 43 165 0.00
2022-09-11 75 32 43 120 0.00
2021-09-11 50 24 26 120
2020-09-11 120

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