242
Pupils · 2024/25
23%
EAL · 2024/25
26%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 05/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityCroydon
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio11.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Bensham Manor School · Secondary with sixth form · Croydon
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
242
Pupil : teacher ratio
11.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
23%
FSM eligible
60%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
26%
Contact
Address
Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN
Local authority
Croydon
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 242 | 12.1 | 100% | 23% | 60% | 8% | 26% |
| 2023/24 | 241 | 12.1 | 100% | 24% | 58% | 8% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 244 | 11.6 | 100% | 24% | 57% | 9% | 25% |
| 2021/22 | 239 | 10.9 | 100% | 25% | 58% | 11% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 235 | 12.4 | 100% | 24% | 51% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 224 | 11.8 | 100% | 20% | 59% | 6% | 15% |
| 2017/18 | 200 | 13.3 | 100% | 24% | 62% | 6% | 17% |
| 2016/17 | 184 | 14.2 | 100% | 22% | 68% | 8% | 18% |
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