Bensham Manor School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BNOpen in maps

Bensham Manor School is a special school in Croydon for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 153 schools in Croydon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 3 July 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 June 2024

Pupils are happy at this very special school. They thrive here. Pupils enjoy their lessons, and they remember a lot of what they are taught. Teachers check what pupils have remembered and build on this in the next lesson. The curriculum is ambitious and prepares pupils extremely well for their next step in the world. The positive relationships between adults and pupils are a particular strength of the school. The school has very high expectations of pupils, expecting them to work hard and behave well. Pupils rise to this challenge. Pupils conduct themselves in an exemplary way around the school and in lessons. There is hardly any disruption to lessons, and if it does happen it is sorted out very quickly. Pupils are proud of their school and like to take on the extra responsibilities that they are given as they get older, such as working in the school café or helping younger pupils in the playground. Pupils say that bullying is not a problem at the school, and that pupils are friendly towards each other. Pupils are keen to come to school, and they attend well. Pupils enjoy the many different clubs and activities that the school provides. These include forest explorations, residential trips and sports activities.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

42 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score3.5

3.5, 42.6 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.07

0.07, 4.02 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

246 pupils on roll, with places for 245

Eligible for free school meals57.7%

57.7%, 31.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language26.4%

26.4%, 4.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bensham Manor School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Beckmead College0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 7.1
Supreme Education AP1 mileReport card: Urgent improvementNot published
Chaffinch Brook School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 21.5
Serenity School, Old Palace Croydon2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
The Write Time2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 2.6

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mrs Fiona Robinson
Phone
02086840116
Website
benshammanor.co.uk
Address
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN
Local authority
Croydon
URN
101851

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.