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Bensham Manor School
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey, CR7 7BN, Croydon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
56.0 / 100
Top 44%
Better than 56% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
242
Capacity
244
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall performance and a commitment to quality education. However, it faces challenges in GCSE outcomes, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score of 3.5 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parents may want to consider these academic results alongside the school's positive Ofsted assessment when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 5 June 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 3.5 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.2%
Black Other11.6%
Black African10.7%
Black Caribbean8.7%
Mixed Other5.8%
White Other5.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Asian Other5.0%
Asian Indian4.5%
Other3.7%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.7%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
White Irish0.4%
Location
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51.39484, -0.10218 · CR7 7BN
School details
Local authorityCroydon
RegionLondon
URN101851
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.benshammanor.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bensham Manor School rated by Ofsted?
Bensham Manor School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 June 2024.
Is Bensham Manor School a good school?
Bensham Manor School scores 56.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bensham Manor School in GCSEs?
Bensham Manor School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.5. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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