Sunbury Manor School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Safeguarding is now effective with rigorous oversight of pupil welfare.
• The learning environment is more settled and low-level disruption in lessons has decreased.
• Leaders and trustees have an accurate and thorough evaluation of the school's priorities.
• Attendance for disadvantaged pupils has improved and is now close to the national average.
• New systems are in place to accurately identify and assess the needs of pupils with SEND.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• The high variability in how teachers adapt the curriculum for pupils with SEND.
• The low levels of student achievement in GCSE examinations, which were below national averages in 2025.
• The continued higher rates of absence for some groups of pupils compared to national figures.
• The persistent boisterous behavior of a small number of older pupils during lesson changeovers.

Safeguarding is effective, with leaders maintaining a central focus on pupil safety, rigorous training for staff, and detailed oversight of pupils when not in school.

Leaders and trustees are taking effective action to improve the school, acting with rigour and purpose to address identified gaps in teaching and behaviour.