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Attainment

2024 exam results:

  • 100% pass at 4+  GCSE Science

  • 80% pass at 4+ in GCSE Maths

  • Students also excelled in GCSE English, with 70% achieving the higher pass grade 5+

  • Students on the level 2 pathway who completed BTECs in animal care, art or media studies achieved 100% pass.  40% of BTEC grades awarded at L2 are distinction or distinction*.

  • Students on the Level 1 or Entry Level pathways achieved passes in all qualifications, including functional skills English and Level 1 Number and Measure.

  • Overall, 56% of grades achieved at GCSE/BTEC were awarded at the higher levels (grade 5+/merit for BTEC level 2).

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