# Sunnydown School — Caterham, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews

## Contact

- **Address:** Portley House, 152 Whyteleafe Road, Caterham, Surrey
- **Phone:** +44(0) 1883 346 502
- **Website:** https://www.sunnydown.surrey.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/caterham/sunnydown-school-10051

## About

Sunnydown School is a truly life-changing educational establishment often transforming the lives of our young men as well as their families. The positive atmosphere and feeling of encouragement underpins the ethos of all that we aspire to do each day.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — May 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — May 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — A Supportive and Nurturing Environment.: I've been really impressed with the support my son has received at Sunnydown. The teachers are caring and attentive, and the school's focus on emotional well-being is fantastic. The facilities are also great, especially the extended dining hall. I feel confident that my son is in a positive environment where he can thrive. *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A School That Truly Understands Its Pupils.: My son has been at Sunnydown for 2 years now and I couldn't be happier. The facilities are excellent, especially the new teaching block with state-of-the-art technology. The staff are incredibly supportive and dedicated to helping the children achieve their full potential. I love how the school promotes RICE3 values and how it empowers the students to take ownership of their learning. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — My amazing experience at Sunnydown: My experience of sunny down has been amazing! As I came from a mainstream school, I really noticed the extra support sunnydown provided. My favourite part of sunny down was the residential (which is now closed). The food is the only part of sunnydown that makes it not as good as it could be. I would recommend this school 5/5!!! *(Feb 2022)*
- **4/5** — A Great Experience, But Room for Improvement.: My son attended Sunnydown from Year 7 to Year 9 and had a mostly wonderful experience. The school's commitment to British values and promoting respect and tolerance was impressive. However, I sometimes felt that the school could do more to engage with parents, and communication could be better. Overall, though, it's a great school that I would recommend to others. *(Feb 2021)*

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