Sunnydown School
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Portley House 152 Whyteleafe Road Caterham Surrey CR3 5ED |
| Phone | 01883342281 |
| Reference Number | 125458 |
Sunnydown School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas, from the quality of education to leadership and management. Pupils thrive in an environment characterized by high ambitions and strong support from staff, which cultivates their enthusiasm and focus in learning. The school successfully balances both academic and personal development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational endeavors. With a rich curriculum and an emphasis on personal development, pupils leave Sunnydown equipped with essential knowledge and skills.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 91 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 17 | Unknown | 17 |
| 8 | 19 | Unknown | 19 |
| 9 | 17 | Unknown | 17 |
| 10 | 17 | Unknown | 17 |
| 11 | 21 | Unknown | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.5% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Oct 2021 | School inspection |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 05 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Oct 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Highly committed leadership focused on providing the best educational experience.
- Inventive and ambitious curriculum that balances academic and personal learning.
- Teachers are skilled experts in supporting pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a trusting environment.
- Pupils actively contribute to their school and local communities.
- Well-structured personal development and career guidance from Year 7.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements ensuring pupil safety.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 13 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 21.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 14.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 19% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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