Bensham Manor School Catchment Area
Bensham Manor School is a community special not applicable school in Thornton Heath, Croydon , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 244 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–19
Age range
242
Pupils
244
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Bensham Manor School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Bensham Manor School is set by Croydon and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Croydon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Croydon catchment area documents →Bensham Manor School — School Information
- Full address
- Ecclesbourne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN
- Local authority
- Croydon
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–19 years
- Free school meals
- 55.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 101851
Other Not applicable Schools in Thornton Heath
If Bensham Manor School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bensham Manor School
Is Bensham Manor School oversubscribed? ▾
Bensham Manor School is operating close to its capacity of 244 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Bensham Manor School? ▾
Admission to Bensham Manor School is managed by Croydon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Bensham Manor School cover? ▾
Bensham Manor School is a not applicable school in Thornton Heath, Croydon, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Bensham Manor School? ▾
Bensham Manor School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.