What is Bensham Manor School's Ofsted rating?

Bensham Manor School was judged Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/06/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.) Ofsted history tracked on NestScope.

Is Bensham Manor School a primary or secondary school?

Bensham Manor School is a other school in Thornton Heath, for ages 11–19.

Where is Bensham Manor School?

Bensham Manor School is in Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN (Croydon local authority).

How many pupils attend Bensham Manor School?

Bensham Manor School has around 242 pupils on roll (DfE census, via NestScope).

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Bensham Manor School

Outstandinggraded 05/06/2024Ages 11–19242 pupils

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Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN

Croydon

Bensham Manor School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Thornton Heath, within the Croydon local authority. The school has around 242 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 05/06/2024, Bensham Manor School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Thornton Heath can view Bensham Manor School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Thornton Heath (CR7 7BN), Bensham Manor School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationOutstanding

Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding

Personal developmentOutstanding

Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 05/06/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 83.5

England avg 45.1 · was 2.9 in 2023/24

Progress 8-1.5

Grade 5+ English & maths0%

England avg 45% · was 0% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths0%

England avg 65% · was 0% in 2023/24

EBacc entry0%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score0.07

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Pupil intake57.7%

Free school meals57.7%

England avg 26.3%

English not first language26.4%

England avg 18.6%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing91.7%

Attendance91.7%

England avg 93.5%

Pupils per teacher12.1

England avg 19.6

Persistent absence24.9%

England avg 17.5%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Thornton Heath

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Ecclesbourne Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi Thornton Heath Nursery SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Elmwood Junior SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Elmwood Infant SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Beulah Infants' SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Beulah Junior SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 mi

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