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Minerva May School

Dovenby Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9UU

Ofsted: Strong

Independent

Phase

70

Capacity

11-17

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 19 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met
Achievement
Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching
Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership & governance
Expected standard
Inclusion
Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
29
Boys
16 (55%)
Girls
13 (45%)
Capacity
70 (41% full)

School Information

Type
Other independent special school
Nursery
Not applicable
Sixth Form
Not applicable
Boarders
No boarders

Contact & Location

01293222502
melvingeorge@minervamayschool.org
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Dovenby Hall

Horley, South East

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Administrative

URN
151489
Establishment No.
6077

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