Bensham Manor SchoolEcclesbourne Road , Thornton Heath

Bensham Manor School is a not applicable school in Thornton Heath, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Bensham Manor School currently has around 242 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.8% boys and 30.2% girls. Around 55.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.9%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.2%. other black pupils make up about 11.6% , followed by african at 10.7%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 54% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .