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Sunbury Manor School

Spelthorne, TW16 6LFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Apr 2024
Progress 8
-0.67
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.3×
Not oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 145 places
Ranking
#2,810
of 3,141 nationally

About Sunbury Manor School

Just 43% of parents responding to the Ofsted Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025 said they would recommend Sunbury Manor School, with 57% saying they would not. That split is reflected across individual questions: only 29% of the 77 respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy at the school, while 42% disagreed or strongly disagreed. On behaviour, 31% felt the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, against 51% who did not. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry, with 170 applications for 145 places, giving a ratio of 1.17 applicants per place. However, just 39 of those applications were first-preference choices, suggesting many families are listing it as a lower option. The school is a mixed, non-religious secondary for ages 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher David Lee.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressNursery Road, Sunbury-on-Thames, Spelthorne, TW16 6LF
HeadteacherDavid Lee
Local AuthoritySurrey
Number of Pupils943
Free School Meals (FSM)29.0%
School Capacity943 / 1,350 (70% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Playing FieldsTennis CourtsLibraryScience LabsSports HallArt StudiosTheatreSwimming PoolGymnasiumMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisBasketballFootballRoundersNetballRowingRugbyBadminton

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperOrchestraModel United NationsChoirBook ClubFilm ClubChessCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

Source: sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunbury Manor School

Sunbury Manor School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.