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Rights Respecting Article Of The Month – Oct

Rights Respecting Article Of The Month – Oct

Results 2026 – Undershaw Students Celebrate Another Year of Success

Results 2026 – Undershaw Students Celebrate Another Year of Success

Rights Respecting Article Of The Month – Sep

Rights Respecting Article Of The Month – Sep

Alumni

We are so proud of our community at Undershaw. It was not long ago that our school had a different name and many of our students who have since left us may know the school as Stepping Stones School.

 

If you are an alumnus, or know someone who is, then please get in touch; we would love to know where you are now and invite you to our events.

The Alumni Series

We have many gifted Alumni. One in particular has captured a unique view of the school’s legacy through his film-making. The Alumni Series was filmed and produced by Joe Johnson who, after leaving the school and travelling the world, has since established himself as a gifted filmmaker. Working with Free Bird Film, Joe showcases some of the incredible stories, talents, and achievements of other inspiring young people, all of whom have chartered their own paths since leaving the school. They are all following their dreams. We hope you enjoy watching their stories.

Ollie Jones
Joe Shaw
Amie Humphries
Dylan Stewart
Sorcha Galvin
Ola Morgan

A word from our Head of Employability & Post 16 – Careers Lead and Alumni Lead, Leilah Sheridan

Our school is something we’re truly proud of – and that pride extends to all our students, both former and current. We’d be delighted to keep in touch with you!

We’d love to hear about the path you’ve taken since leaving our school and find out where you are today – especially as, for some of you, those school days may feel like a distant memory.

  • Where are you and what are you doing now?
  • When did you leave Undershaw?
  • What is your fondest (or funniest) memory of your time here?
  • What would be your advice for a young person joining us now and in the future?

I would really love to hear from you so please drop me a line. You don’t have to answer the questions above, I’d just love to be in touch with you in whatever way suits you best. My email address is alumni@undershaw.education

What they’re saying
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‘Undershaw is a shining example of best practice in skills education. Congratulations to all involved'

Sophie DeavilleSenior Education Associate, Skills Builder Partnership
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A strong focus on developing key life and employability skills in the sixth form ensures that pupils are well prepared personally, as well as academically, for the next stages of education or employment.

OFSTED ReportFeb 2022
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The Undershaw students are just so lovely and friendly. I’m impressed how hard working and mature they are.

SarahCafé Manager, Haslewey Community Centre
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It was a delight to meet your students: full of questions and curiosity. It’s clearly a lovely school.

Kate Perry, BBC Journalistand Undershaw Careers Week Speaker
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The staff at Undershaw have created a lifelong strategy for students, ensuring that they have the essential skills needed to succeed.

Sophie DeavilleSenior Education Associate, Skills Builder Partnership
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Thanks for the confidence in me.

Undershaw Alumnus
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Honestly the change in him has been amazing. We feel very fortunate to have got into Undershaw. Such a great school with fantastic staff & teachers.

Undershaw Parent
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The school has been amazing and has transformed my son in so many ways into the happy and confident 16yr old he is today.

Undershaw Parent

Eliminating the impossible

Respect

Undershaw is an inclusive community which is based on mutual respect. Everyone is valued and their uniqueness celebrated.

Read about Employability

Kindness

Undershaw is a caring and considerate school. We look after each other wholeheartedly, fostering meaningful and compassionate relationships.

Read about Therapy

Resilience

Undershaw is a safe space for all, where we can take risks. We support each other to keep going and believe in ourselves when we try new things.

Read about our Curriculum

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