Sunbury Manor School

What Sunbury Manor School does

Sunbury Manor School is a UK state-funded secondary comprehensive school located on Nursery Road in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, TW16 6LF, operating as a charitable company limited by guarantee (Companies House registration 07545019) and serving students in Years 7 through 11 under the direction of Headteacher Mr David Lee. Its core offering is the UK National Curriculum across 22 subjects, delivered through departmental structures including Art & Photography, Computing & iMedia, Business Studies, English, Mathematics, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, and Humanities, culminating in GCSE assessment administered via the TestWise examination platform. The school supplements the academic curriculum with structured pastoral and enrichment programmes including a House System, Horizons Enrichment activities, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme (Bronze/Silver), a Careers Programme covering apprenticeships and college applications, and the distinctive Wimbledon ball boy/girl partnership with the All England Lawn Tennis Club. Operational technology is standard educational administration tooling — Microsoft Office 365 for email and forms, Arbor MIS for student records and attendance, and a Cleverbox-hosted website — with no proprietary systems or AI/ML capability in evidence.

The business model is non-commercial: as a state-funded community comprehensive, tuition is provided free of charge to students admitted through the Surrey County Council admissions framework, with core income derived from per-pupil government grant funding. Ancillary, modest revenue streams include school meals, optional trips and excursions, uniform items, and facility hire. The customer base is therefore not commercial — Surrey County Council and the Department for Education function as the principal funding counterparties, while students (Years 7-11) and their parents/carers are the demand-side users admitted via catchment-area rules. Marketing and outreach are executed through the school website, Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn social channels, regular newsletters, the Headteacher's Bulletin, and Autumn Open Events plus Summer Open Mornings booked via TicketSource, targeting prospective Year 6-to-7 transition families in the local catchment.

The school's partnership ecosystem materially differentiates its enrichment surface: STEM days are co-developed with the Smallpeice Trust and sponsored by Kingston Technologies; careers exposure includes Brooklands Museum venues and McLaren Formula 1 speakers for Women in STEM Days, Pinewood Studios visits for the Futures Festival, and Surrey Outdoor Learning Centre (High Ashurst) for BTEC Sports outdoor adventurous activities; the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is delivered in coordination with Spelthorne Council ceremonies. No acquisitions, funding rounds, geographic expansion, or AI/technology initiatives are indicated; strategic activity in the 2025-2026 period has centred on leadership renewal under Mr Lee, sustained partnership-based enrichment programming, and publication of 2025 GCSE outcomes.

Name

Sunbury Manor School

Legal name

Sunbury Manor School

Website

https://sunburymanor.surrey.sch.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sunbury Manor School is a UK state-funded community comprehensive secondary school in Sunbury-on-Thames serving students in Years 7-11, offering the National Curriculum, GCSEs, pastoral care, and enrichment programmes including a Wimbledon ball boy/girl partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAA

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

Keywords

• Secondary education
• GCSE programmes
• Pastoral care
• Enrichment programmes
• Careers education

Headquarters

HQ city

Sunbury-on-thames

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunbury Manor School provides free, state-funded secondary education (Years 7-11) under the UK National Curriculum, delivering a broad academic curriculum across 22 subjects along with GCSE preparation, pastoral care through a House System, and a range of enrichment programmes (Horizons Enrichment, the Wimbledon ball boy/girl programme, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and a Careers/Post-16 guidance programme). It is operated as a charitable company limited by guarantee, with ancillary paid services including school meals, trips, uniform items, and external facility hire.

Product overview

Sunbury Manor School is a secondary school offering a comprehensive educational programme built around its core academic curriculum spanning 22 subjects, complemented by specialist programmes including the Computing & iMedia department, Careers Programme, Horizons Enrichment activities, and the distinctive Wimbledon Programme. The school operates a House System for pastoral care and student engagement, provides Remote Education Provision for flexible learning needs, and offers examination services across all year groups. The institution also runs enrichment initiatives such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award, student leadership opportunities through the Student Council and Head Student team, and various extracurricular trips and activities including the Try Series experiential learning programme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Core Academic Curriculum (Years 7-11) Secondary academic curriculum covering 22 subjects across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, including Art, Business Studies, Computing, Drama, English, Food & Nutrition, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Studies, Science, Modern Foreign Languages, and Design & Technology, delivered to students in Years 7-11 as preparation for GCSE examinations.
• Computing & iMedia Department delivering Computing and Creative iMedia curriculum teaching digital skills, programming, and media production techniques as part of the school's secondary offer.
• Wimbledon Ball Boy/Girl Programme Specialist partnership programme with the All England Lawn Tennis Club enabling selected students to serve as ball boys and ball girls at the Wimbledon Championships, with students having previously served on Centre Court alongside professional players.
• Horizons Enrichment Programme Enrichment programme offering extracurricular activities and extended learning opportunities beyond the standard academic curriculum.
• Careers Programme and Post-16 Guidance Structured careers guidance covering apprenticeships, college applications, employer engagement, and post-16 options, supporting students with their next steps after Year 11.
• Examination and Assessment Services Formal examination services covering Year 7 through Year 11 assessments, GCSE entries, mock examinations, and standardised testing, administered in line with JCQ regulations.
• Remote Education Provision Online learning resources and remote education support for students requiring flexible or distance learning arrangements.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme at Bronze and Silver levels, providing volunteering, physical, skill, and expedition components for personal development, run through the school's House System.
• Facility Hire Hire of school facilities (premises and grounds) to external community groups and organisations, generating ancillary income for the school.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 GCSE Results: Students achieved top grades including Arjunveer Jandu (Five Grade 9s), Alex Gunning (Five Grade 9s), Sudeepti Chintapatla (Three Grade 9s, five Grade 8s), Maria Smoglukova (Three Grade 9s, five Grade 8s), Rohit Nittala (Three Grade 9s)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• The Smallpeice TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational charity that runs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) challenges for young people. The school participates in Smallpeice Trust events including Wind Turbine Challenges and STEM Days, which are designed to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering.
• Kingston TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal technology company that sponsors STEM Days at the school, such as the Year 9 Kingston Technologies STEM Day. The partnership provides funding and support for STEM enrichment activities.
• Brooklands MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue for Women in STEM Day events; provides facilities and context for STEM learning experiences. Students attended a Women in STEM Day at Brooklands Museum featuring industry speakers.
• McLarenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMcLaren Formula 1 team employees spoke at the Women in STEM Day event at Brooklands Museum, providing insights into STEM careers in the automotive and motorsport industries.
• Pinewood StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYear 10 students visit Pinewood Studios for the annual Futures Festival, where they interact with industry professionals from film, TV, and creative sectors to explore career pathways.
• Surrey Outdoor Learning CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTEC Sports students attend the Surrey Outdoor Learning Centre at High Ashurst for compulsory coursework on Outdoor Adventurous Activities, including mountain biking and high ropes activities.
• ArborcoreTechnology or IntegrationArbor is the school's Management Information System (MIS) used for school administration, student records, attendance, and parent communications. Accessible via the website.
• Microsoft (Office 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationSchool uses Microsoft Office 365 for email (Outlook), document management, and other productivity tools. School email is accessed via Office 365.
• TestWiseTechnology or IntegrationExamination platform used by the school for test administration and assessment purposes.
• Wimbledon (All England Lawn Tennis Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool has a dedicated Wimbledon programme with students selected as ball boys and ball girls for the Wimbledon Championships. Students have served at Centre Court alongside tennis stars including Serena Williams.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award SchememinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school facilitates Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for students, involving volunteering, physical activities, skill development, and expeditions.
• Spelthorne CouncilminorOthersLocal council that hosts Duke of Edinburgh Award ceremonies at the Spelthorne Council Chamber and provides recognition for student achievements.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bishop Wand Church of England School: State-funded Church of England secondary school located in Sunbury-on-Thames. It is the closest geographical peer, operating within the same Spelthorne catchment and competing for the same pool of prospective Year 7 families.
• Greenshaw Learning Trust: Surrey-anchored multi-academy trust operating numerous primary and secondary schools across south London and the Home Counties. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor as a state-funded school operator with the same funding model, regulatory framework, and operational challenges, though operating across multiple sites.
• Bourne Education Trust: Multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary schools across Surrey and the surrounding region. It is directly comparable to Sunbury Manor as a state-funded school operator in the same geographic region with the same local-authority funding dynamics.
• Aspirations Academies Trust: Multi-academy trust operating schools in southern England, including secondary provision. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor as a state-funded school operator with similar pupil cohorts, regulatory obligations, and operational constraints.
• E-ACT: Large multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across England. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor as a state-funded school group operating under the same funding formula, Ofsted framework, and academy conversion incentives.
• United Learning: One of the largest UK multi-academy trusts, operating more than 60 schools across the country. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor as a state-funded school group within the same funding and inspection regime, but at materially greater scale.
• Thamesmead School: State comprehensive secondary school in Ashford, Surrey, within the Spelthorne borough. It is a direct local peer competing for students from the same catchment under the same state-funded regulatory framework.

Broad incumbents

• Cognita Schools: Global operator of premium independent and state-partnered schools serving students from early years through secondary. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor as a multi-site education provider, though focused predominantly on fee-paying models rather than UK state funding.
• GEMS Education: Global K-12 school operator headquartered in the UAE with schools across multiple continents. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor as a large-scale education provider, though operating predominantly premium international models outside the UK state framework.
• Nord Anglia Education: Global operator of premium international schools serving primary and secondary students across multiple regions. It is comparable to Sunbury Manor in core activity (K-12 schooling) and in the pursuit of enrichment partnerships (e.g., MIT, Juilliard), but operates under a fundamentally different funding model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/sunburymanorschool
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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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