Sunnydown School, based in Caterham, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community special school and operates as a boys 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.
Sunnydown School currently has around 91 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 33.0% 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 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).
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 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (100%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 95% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Portley House, Caterham, CR3 5ED |
| Website: | https://www.sunnydown.surrey.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01883342281 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr R Woolley |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 125458 |
Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 81 |
| Number of Pupils: | 91 |
| Number of Boys: | 91 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.60% | 77 |
| Other Mixed | 5.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 3 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 3 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 94 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis Catholic Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | - not rated | 94 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Audley Primary School Whyteleafe Road , CR3 5ED | 3out of 4 | 137 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Lodge County First School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | 4out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Lodge County Middle School Croydon Road , CR3 6QE | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillcroft County Middle School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PG | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | 3out of 4 | 189 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| de Stafford School Burntwood Lane , CR3 5YX | - not rated | 189 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Coulsdon High School Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Coulsdon Homefield Road , Old Coulsdon CR5 1ES | 3out of 4 | 2,284 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warlingham School Tithe Pit Shaw Lane , CR6 9YB | - not rated | 3,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 3,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnydown School Portley House , 152 Whyteleafe Road CR3 5ED | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| OneSchool Global Kenley Campus Victor Beamish Avenue , Caterham CR3 5FX | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essendene Lodge School Essendene Road , Caterham CR3 5PB | - not rated | 844 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | - not rated | 1,725 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Hill School Chaldon Road , CR3 5PN | 3out of 4 | 1,725 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.