Sunnydown School Catchment Area
Sunnydown School is a community special not applicable school in Caterham, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 81 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
91
Pupils
81
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Sunnydown School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Sunnydown School is set by Surrey and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Surrey catchment area documents →Sunnydown School — School Information
- Full address
- Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, CR3 5ED
- Local authority
- Surrey
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Free school meals
- 33% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 125458
Other Not applicable Schools in Caterham
If Sunnydown School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Caterham are the next closest alternatives.
Woldingham School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CR3 7YA
Oakhyrst Grange School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CR3 6AF
Essendene Lodge School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CR3 5PB
Caterham School Catchment Area
Other independent school · CR3 6YA
Caterham Prep Catchment Area
Other independent school · CR3 6YB
Clifton Hill School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · CR3 5PN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sunnydown School
Is Sunnydown School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Sunnydown School currently has 91 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 81 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Sunnydown School? ▾
Admission to Sunnydown School is managed by Surrey. 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 Sunnydown School cover? ▾
Sunnydown School is a not applicable school in Caterham, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sunnydown School? ▾
Sunnydown School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.