Arise Academy
URN: 149481 • Croydon CR0 2XX
Overview
- Name
- Arise Academy
- URN
- 149481
- 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
- Hayley Gibbs (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01543570304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cornerstones, 14 Willis Road, Croydon CR0 2XX
Summary
Arise Academy is an independent special school located in Croydon, catering to a mixed-gender population of 24 students, with a capacity of 40. The school is part of the Horizon Care and Education Group, which provides a range of services including therapeutic care, supported accommodation, and specialist education for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
The academy emphasizes a therapeutic approach to education, integrating support from a dedicated therapy team to enhance the learning experience. This model aims to foster significant progress in students, ensuring that their individual needs are met through tailored care and educational strategies.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of Arise Academy, with initiatives that encourage students to engage with broader social activities. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment that promotes both educational achievement and personal development, preparing students for a successful transition into adulthood. For more information, visit their website at www.horizoncare.co.uk.
The academy emphasizes a therapeutic approach to education, integrating support from a dedicated therapy team to enhance the learning experience. This model aims to foster significant progress in students, ensuring that their individual needs are met through tailored care and educational strategies.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of Arise Academy, with initiatives that encourage students to engage with broader social activities. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment that promotes both educational achievement and personal development, preparing students for a successful transition into adulthood. 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
- 40
- Pupils
- 24
- Boys
- 10
- Girls
- 14
- 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 | 24 | 10 | 14 | 40 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 40 |
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