The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Croydon
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEcclesbourne Primary School
Primary · 332m away
Thornton Heath College
Independent · 817m away
BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
City technology college · Grammar · 831m away
St Anne's Independent PRU
Independent · 928m away
The Crescent Primary School
Primary · 970m away
Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 985m away
Elmwood Infant School
Primary · 998m away
Elmwood Junior School
Primary · 998m away
Questions parents ask
What is Bensham Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Bensham Manor School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bensham Manor School?
Bensham Manor School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bensham Manor School take?
Bensham Manor School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Bensham Manor School?
Bensham Manor School is in Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN, in the Croydon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bensham Manor School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bensham Manor School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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