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Bensham Manor School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Bensham Manor School
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- Croydon CR7 7BN
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils enjoy their lessons, remember what they are taught, and the curriculum is ambitious.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves in an exemplary way around the school and in lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Expert teachers bring the curriculum to life by choosing interesting resources and activities.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school offers extra responsibilities to older pupils, such as working in the school caf茅 or helping younger pupils.
Communication: Staff are very happy working at the school and feel exceptionally well supported.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils say that bullying is not a problem at the school, and that pupils are friendly towards each other.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The curriculum is meticulously sequenced, and leaders and teachers have set out in detail exactly what pupils will learn.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not a problem at the school, and pupils are friendly towards each other.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff work together to adapt the curriculum for individual pupils and to strengthen pupils鈥� well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils enjoy the many different clubs and activities including forest explorations, residential trips, and sports activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive independent advice and guidance about future destinations, including advice about apprenticeships and supported internships.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Preparation for adult life starts as soon as they join the school.
Managing and Supporting SEND: School staff know the needs of the pupils very well and support them to grow in confidence and independence.
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Bensham Manor School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Greater London, London.
It has 241 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1.
At this school, 2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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A
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C
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 11 | - | 5.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 2% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 29.26% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 4% | 40.69% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 30.79% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.88% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.31% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.09 | 2.81 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.5% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 42 | 149 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 90.71% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 90% | 33.17% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.58% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.08% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.79% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.92% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.56% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 28.46% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.39% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.04 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.38% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 36 | 142 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 87.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 33.92% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 6.88% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 31% | 7.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0.88% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 25.06% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 38.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 27.03% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 2.59 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 94.4% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 28 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 92% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 27.75% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 41.9% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 29% | 10.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0.95% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.65% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.75% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 39.42% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.97% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.69% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.58% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.01 | 2.62 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 85.2% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 44 | 151 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 81.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 70% | 15.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.3% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 10.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 25% | 1.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.05% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.85% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.15% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 37.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.88% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.24% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.62% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 93.84% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 145 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 48.58% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 52% | 17.84% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 42.58% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.32% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 35% | 10.05% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.26% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
11 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bensham Manor School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1