What ages does Minerva May School teach?

Minerva May School teaches children aged 11 to 17. It is a special school in Horley.

Who is the headteacher of Minerva May School?

The headteacher of Minerva May School is Mr Melvin George, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Minerva May School been inspected?

Ofsted has not inspected Minerva May School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.

How many pupils are at Minerva May School?

Minerva May School has 29 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 17.

Is Minerva May School full?

Minerva May School has capacity for 34 pupils and 29 on roll (85%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.

Is Minerva May School a faith school?

No. Minerva May School has no designated religious character.

Does Minerva May School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Minerva May School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Minerva May School

Dovenby Hall, Balcombe Road, Horley, RH6 9UU

Phase: Special schools
School type: Other independent special school
Ages: 11 to 17
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: None
Headteacher: Mr Melvin George
Constituency: Dorking and Horley
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Capacity: 34
Pupils on roll: 29
URN: 151489
Local authority: Surrey
Website: School website
Telephone: 01293222502

About this school

Minerva May School is an independent special school in Horley. It teaches children aged 11 to 17 and has 29 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has not yet inspected Minerva May School under its current framework. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

Minerva May School has not been inspected by Ofsted yet. It opened in its current form in April 2025, and new or converted schools usually wait a few years for their first inspection.

School context

Pupils with an EHC plan: 29
Pupils on SEN support: 0

Location

Nearby schools

Burstow Park School
Special schools

1.4 miles
Aurora Redehall School
Special schools

1.5 miles
Emerald Place Clinic School (EPCS)
Special schools · Charlwood

2.3 miles
Amberley Court School
Special schools · Crawley

2.4 miles
Copthorne Preparatory School
Independent schools · Crawley

2.7 miles

Other schools in Horley

Burstow Primary School Primary
Charlwood Village Primary School Primary
Horley Infant School Primary
Langshott Primary School Primary
Manorfield Primary and Nursery School Primary
Meath Green Infant School Primary
Meath Green Junior School Primary
Trinity Oaks Church of England Primary School Primary
Westvale Park Primary Academy Primary
Yattendon School Primary
Oakwood School Secondary

Common questions

What ages does Minerva May School teach?: Minerva May School teaches children aged 11 to 17. It is a special school in Horley.
Who is the headteacher of Minerva May School?: The headteacher of Minerva May School is Mr Melvin George, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Minerva May School been inspected?: Ofsted has not inspected Minerva May School under its current framework, so no current judgement is shown. That is common for newer schools and is not a mark against a school.
How many pupils are at Minerva May School?: Minerva May School has 29 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 11 to 17.
Is Minerva May School full?: Minerva May School has capacity for 34 pupils and 29 on roll (85%), so it has space against its published capacity. Places are allocated through the local authority's admissions process, so capacity alone does not tell you whether a place is available.
Is Minerva May School a faith school?: No. Minerva May School has no designated religious character.
Does Minerva May School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Minerva May School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 24 July 2026.