Is Sunnydown School a boys school?

Yes — Sunnydown School is a boys school.

How many pupils does Sunnydown School have?

Sunnydown School has 91 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sunnydown School's Ofsted rating?

Sunnydown School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

How does Sunnydown School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sunnydown School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.1 in 2025/26.

Where is Sunnydown School?

Sunnydown School is located at Portley House, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED.

Sunnydown School

Portley House, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED

Outstanding

Inspected 23 May 2023

Outstanding

Ofsted

28.1

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Community special school

Type

About Sunnydown School

Sunnydown School is a community special school in Caterham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 91 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.1 (2025/26). 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 91 / 81 (112%) · over capacity
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

29.7%

Free school meals

1.1%

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

93%

Sustained destination

93%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.4%

Overall absence

20.9%

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.

13.8

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

7.1

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

15.96

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

£51,150

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 19% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,666 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.

£25,766

Spend per pupil

£28,013

Income per pupil

45%

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: Portley House, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED
Phone: 01883342281
Headteacher: R Woolley
Website: https://www.sunnydown.surrey.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sunnydown School?: Sunnydown School is a community special school in Caterham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
Is Sunnydown School a boys school?: Yes — Sunnydown School is a boys school.
How many pupils does Sunnydown School have?: Sunnydown School has 91 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sunnydown School's Ofsted rating?: Sunnydown School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does Sunnydown School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sunnydown School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 28.1 in 2025/26.
Where is Sunnydown School?: Sunnydown School is located at Portley House, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5ED.

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