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Sunbury Manor School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Michelle Prentice

corporate_fareSUNBURY MANOR SCHOOL

location_onSunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6LF

language Visit Website phone 1932784258

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,151

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Attainment 8

35.8

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GCSE Rank

#54 in Surrey

#2,968 of 3,216 nationally

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Sunbury Manor School is a Academy converter secondary school in Sunbury-on-Thames, serving ages 11-16. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sunbury Manor School is an academy converter in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of SUNBURY MANOR SCHOOL. The school has approximately 943 pupils on roll, of whom 29% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.8, placing the school #54 in Surrey and #2,968 of 3,216 nationally. 21.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Inadequate, and leadership and management Inadequate.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.3× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 5 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 21.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

35.8

Grade 5+ E&M

21.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.8%

Entering EBacc18.90%

EBacc APS2.94

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16.40%

EBacc APS3.31

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc6%

EBacc APS3.22

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS3.5

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.63

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.63

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 March 2025

Inspection Report

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30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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02 October 2019

Inspection Report

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01 March 2016

Inspection Report

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03 July 2013

Inspection Report

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27 June 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-04-30

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Inadequate

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-03-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-06-27

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-10-08

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

25.7%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.9%(103 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 943 pupils. During this period, there were 242 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 25.7%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	943	242	25.7%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	973	173	17.8%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,065	162	15.2%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,091	229	21.0%	7.1%	5
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,099	150	13.6%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,150	81	7.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,151	60	5.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,162	54	4.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,172	37	3.2%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,178	23	2.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,175	20	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,168	115	9.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,169	43	3.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,177	115	9.8%	3.9%	6
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,135	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,135	9	0.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,137	20	1.8%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,059	20	1.9%	3.1%	3
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,062	21	2.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,067	16	1.5%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	987	25	2.5%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	996	18	1.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,012	9	0.9%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	927	22	2.4%	3.0%	6
2016/17 (Spring term)	931	19	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	940	10	1.1%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 67 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 40 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 39 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

27.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

27.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree7%

disagree27%

strongly disagree60%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree7%

agree13%

disagree40%

strongly disagree40%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree7%

disagree40%

strongly disagree27%

not applicable7%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree7%

agree27%

disagree7%

strongly disagree47%

don't know13%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree7%

agree7%

disagree33%

strongly disagree40%

don't know13%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree7%

agree27%

disagree20%

strongly disagree47%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree7%

agree53%

disagree27%

don't know13%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree7%

agree40%

disagree33%

don't know20%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree13%

disagree47%

strongly disagree33%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes13%

no87%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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