Sunnydown School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
87
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Boys
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(23/05/2023)
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71%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

8.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
16.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
1.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
31%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Portley House
152 Whyteleafe Road
Caterham
CR3 5ED
01883342281

School Description

Pupils thrive in this inspirational and transformative school. They value the high ambitions that leaders have for them. Pupils flourish due to the high-quality guidance and support staff give them. Consequently, they are enthusiastic and focused learners. They have high aspirations for themselves and continually strive to do their best. Pupils have excellent relationships with adults and each other in the school. They trust them and know that staff want the best for them. As a result, pupils eagerly take advantage of the superb range of learning and wider opportunities on offer. Whether through school landscaping projects, looking after the wallabies, or other volunteering activities, pupils make highly valuable contributions to their school and local community. Pupils know the importance of helping others. In addition to acting as peer mentors, older pupils lead assemblies to motivate and inspire others to do their best. They act as role models by behaving consistently well. A sense of calm pervades the school. Pupils show respectful and considerate conduct both inside and outside of the classroom. They learn to be leaders, not only in a community, but also of themselves. They independently manage themselves and communicate well, so they are ready for the next stages in their lives.

Sunnydown School Parent Reviews



74% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 16% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 21% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 26% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 50% Strongly Agree 16% Agree 13% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 11% Don't Know 5% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>16, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>11, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 39% Agree 32% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>39, "agree"=>32, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 11% Strongly Agree 53% Agree 13% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 13% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>11, "strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>13, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>13, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 16% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>16, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 26% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 21% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 47% Agree 21% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 16% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>16, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 24% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 26% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 18% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>18, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Strongly Agree 63% Agree 11% Disagree 3% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 3% {"strongly_agree"=>63, "agree"=>11, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>3} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023
Yes 74% No 26% {"yes"=>74, "no"=>26} Figures based on 38 responses up to 26-05-2023

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