Bensham Manor School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Bensham Manor School
Address: Ecclesbourne Road
Town/City: Thornton Heath
County: Surrey
Postcode: CR7 7BN
Telephone Number: 02 0868 0116
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Community special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Fiona Robinson
Capacity: 244
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 246 (73% boys & 27% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 58.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 101851
DfE Number: 306/7000
UKPRN: 10014809
UPRN: 100022915829
Region: London (E12000007)
District: Croydon (E09000008)
Constituency: Croydon West (E14001188)
Electoral Ward: Bensham Manor (E05011464)

Easting & Northing: 532131E, 167909N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 23' 43.71" N 0° 6' 7.29" W
Plus Code: 9C3X9VWX+55

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ecclesbourne Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Thornton Heath Nursery School (0.6km)
  3. Whitehorse Manor Junior School (0.7km)
  4. Whitehorse Manor Infant School (0.7km)
  5. Aya College (Educational Provision) (0.8km)
  6. BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology (0.8km)
  7. Paxton Academy Sports And Science (0.9km)
  8. The Crescent Primary School (1.0km)
  9. Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre (1.0km)
  10. Elmwood Infant School (1.0km)
Governors

  • Ms Sheila Batchelor - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Mrs Caroline Blanshard - Governor. Appointed on 20 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 February 2027.
  • Ms Stella Bryan - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Mrs Farhana Elwin - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 November 2028.
  • Mr Paul Funnell - Governor. Appointed on 10 October 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 9 October 2027.
  • Mr Andrew Maguire - Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2027.
  • Mrs Roisin McEvoy - Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 March 2030.
  • Mrs Fiona Robinson - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Ms Amy Simmons - Governor. Appointed on 23 March 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 22 March 2030.
  • Mr Matthew Sowrey - Governor. Appointed on 3 October 2024 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 2 October 2028.
  • Mrs Suzy Strudwick - Governor. Appointed on 11 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 March 2026.
  • Martin Williams - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 26 January 2029.