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Sunnydown School
Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
61.4 / 100
Top 39%
Better than 61% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
91
Capacity
81
Ages
11–16
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates a strong commitment to quality education. However, while it performs better than 61% of schools in the locale, GCSE results indicate that only 29% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the Attainment 8 score is 21.8. Parents may want to consider these academic outcomes alongside the school's positive reputation when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 23 May 2023Quality 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. | 21.8 | 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%. | 29% | 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%. | 14% | 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 British84.6%
Mixed Other5.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Location
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51.29474, -0.08504 · CR3 5ED
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN125458
School typeCommunity special school
Websitewww.sunnydown.surrey.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunnydown School rated by Ofsted?
Sunnydown School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Sunnydown School a good school?
Sunnydown School scores 61.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 39% 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 Sunnydown School in GCSEs?
Sunnydown School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 21.8. 29% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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