Bensham Manor School — School in Thornton Heath

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Bensham Manor School

Thornton Heath, CR7 7BN

242 Pupils

244 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

55.50% FSM %

169 Boys

73 Girls

About Bensham Manor School

Bensham Manor School is an Special schools for pupils aged 11–19 based in Croydon, London. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 242 pupils on roll. School capacity: 244. Current headteacher: Fiona Robinson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Croydon or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Croydon
Region	London
Administrative District	Croydon
Parliamentary Constituency	Croydon West
Ward	Bensham Manor
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
UKPRN	10014809
URN	101851
Data Last Updated	17-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (8)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Ms Sheila Batchelor	Governor	29/03/2023	28/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Blanshard	Governor	20/02/2023	19/02/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Paul Funnell	Governor	01/09/2015	09/10/2027	Appointed by LA
Mrs Roisin McEvoy	Governor	20/09/2022	19/09/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Les Persaud	Governor	30/03/2021	29/03/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Tim Rodwell	Governor	01/03/2019	28/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Amy Simmons	Governor	01/12/2018	22/11/2026	Elected by school staff
Mrs Suzy Strudwick	Governor	11/07/2024	10/07/2028	Appointed by GB/board