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School Compass
Bensham Manor School
Thornton Heath · Croydon · CR7 7BN. secondary · Community special school · State-funded · Ages 11 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Croydon index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 3.5
- English & maths 9–4
- —
Ofsted publication date: 03/07/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Bensham Manor School's Ofsted rating?
Bensham Manor School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 03/07/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Bensham Manor School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 3.5. English and maths 9–4: —. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Bensham Manor School?
Bensham Manor School is in Thornton Heath (CR7 7BN), Croydon. URN 101851.
How do I compare Bensham Manor School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Bensham Manor School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
From the school's website
Short excerpts from publicly scanned pages — corroborate on a visit; not an inspection verdict.
Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in Thornton Heath
16 schools on the Thornton Heath town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Bensham Manor School
URN: 101851
Local authority: Croydon
Town: Thornton Heath
Postcode: CR7 7BN
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (03/07/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-09-24
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/101851/
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