Sunnydown School

URN: 125458 • Caterham CR3 5ED

Overview

Name
Sunnydown School
URN
125458
Type
Community special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
P Jensen (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01883342281
Website
Visit
Address
Portley House, Caterham CR3 5ED

Summary

Sunnydown School is a community special school located in Caterham, Surrey, catering exclusively to boys with special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 91 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 81, reflecting its commitment to providing tailored educational support. The school’s ethos is centered around fostering an inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential through a personalised curriculum.

The school places a strong emphasis on the individual needs of its students, offering a range of support services and resources designed to address various learning challenges. The leadership team is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils receive a high-quality education, with a focus on both academic and personal development. The school also actively engages with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience.

Sunnydown School is committed to transparency and accountability, as evidenced by its detailed reports on special educational needs, pupil premium, and performance. Parents can find additional information about the school's vision, term dates, and governance on the official website.

Key details

LA
Surrey
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
81
Pupils
91
Boys
91
Girls
0
FSM %
33.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-05-24
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Surrey

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 91 91 0 81 33.00
2024-09-11 91 91 0 81 26.40
2023-09-11 88 88 0 81 23.90
2022-09-11 88 88 0 81 23.90
2021-09-11 88 88 0 81 20.50
2020-09-11 83 83 0 81 16.90

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