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Sunnydown School

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Sunnydown School

Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, CR3 5ED

Community special school
Boys
Pupils
91
Ages
11-16
FSM
33.0%
Attainment 8
21.7
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
21.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
14.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.74
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Sunnydown School

Sunnydown School is a secondary school in Caterham, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 21.7. The school has around 91 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Portley House, Caterham, CR3 5ED | More schools in Surrey

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sunnydown School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Oct 2021 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jul 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sunnydown School

What is Sunnydown School's Ofsted rating?
Sunnydown School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Sunnydown School's latest exam results?
Sunnydown School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 21.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sunnydown School located?
Sunnydown School is a secondary school in Caterham, Surrey (CR3 5ED).
How many pupils attend Sunnydown School?
Sunnydown School has around 91 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sunnydown School with other schools?
View Sunnydown School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Surrey.