How many pupils does Bensham Manor School have?

Bensham Manor School has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bensham Manor School's Ofsted rating?

Bensham Manor School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).

How does Bensham Manor School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bensham Manor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.4 in 2025/26.

Where is Bensham Manor School?

Bensham Manor School is located at Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7BN.

Bensham Manor School

Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7BN

Outstanding

Inspected 5 June 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

5.4

Attainment 8

11–19

Ages

242

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Bensham Manor School

Bensham Manor School is a community special school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 242 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.4 (2025/26). 57.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 26.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Croydon →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 242 / 244 (99%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

57.7%

Free school meals

26.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.6%

Overall absence

25.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

12.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

44.71

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

£44,366

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

→ −£0 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£24,361

Spend per pupil

£23,620

Income per pupil

36%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7BN
Phone: 02086840116
Headteacher: Fiona Robinson
Website: www.benshammanor.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bensham Manor School?: Bensham Manor School is a community special school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, England, for pupils aged 11–19.
How many pupils does Bensham Manor School have?: Bensham Manor School has 242 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bensham Manor School's Ofsted rating?: Bensham Manor School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 June 2024).
How does Bensham Manor School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bensham Manor School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 5.4 in 2025/26.
Where is Bensham Manor School?: Bensham Manor School is located at Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7BN.

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