Bright Minds Creative Academy
URN: 149443 • Croydon CR0 1JB
Overview
- Name
- Bright Minds Creative Academy
- URN
- 149443
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Bianca Greenhalgh (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 02045014741
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 106-108 Park Lane, Croydon CR0 1JB
Summary
Bright Minds Creative Academy, located in Croydon, is an independent special school catering to mixed-gender students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). With a current enrolment of 34 pupils and a capacity of 65, the academy is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive educational environment. It is part of the Horizon Care and Education group, which emphasizes therapeutic care and integrated support for children and young people.
The curriculum at Bright Minds is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school features an integrated therapy team, ensuring that each child's unique requirements are addressed through tailored educational approaches. This holistic model aims to foster significant progress in students' learning and well-being.
As part of a larger community initiative, Bright Minds Creative Academy collaborates with various services to enhance the lives of vulnerable children. The academy's commitment to compassion, inspiration, dependability, and collaboration underpins its ethos, creating a positive impact on the lives of its students and their families. For more information, visit their website at www.horizoncare.co.uk.
The curriculum at Bright Minds is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, focusing on both academic and personal development. The school features an integrated therapy team, ensuring that each child's unique requirements are addressed through tailored educational approaches. This holistic model aims to foster significant progress in students' learning and well-being.
As part of a larger community initiative, Bright Minds Creative Academy collaborates with various services to enhance the lives of vulnerable children. The academy's commitment to compassion, inspiration, dependability, and collaboration underpins its ethos, creating a positive impact on the lives of its students and their families. For more information, visit their website at www.horizoncare.co.uk.
Useful links
- Specialist Schools Our independent specialist schools feature an integrated therapy team and provide high-quality education for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- About Horizon (other)
- Careers and Progression (other)
- Cookies Policy (other)
- Our Curriculum (other)
- Our Core Values (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Responsible Business (other)
- Our Therapeutic Model (other)
Nearby alternatives
- BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (68.9)
- Link Primary School (66.4)
- The Link School (66.2)
- Link Secondary School (53.3)
- Addington Valley Academy (53.1)
Key details
- LA
- Croydon
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 65
- Pupils
- 34
- Boys
- 27
- Girls
- 7
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2023-04-17
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 34 | 27 | 7 | 65 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 29 | 25 | 4 | 65 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 65 |
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