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Undershaw

 
 

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Undershaw

 
 

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Undershaw

 
 

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Undershaw

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Our Campus

We are so fortunate to have some awe-inspiring spaces to call our own.

 

Our main campus is at Undershaw, a building built and cared for by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, notable author of Sherlock Holmes fame and historic figurehead of England’s literary history. Undershaw was the place where he wrote Hound of the Baskervilles. It is a wonderful building, beautiful and inspirational in design and an ideal balance of indoor spaces renovated to a high standard, and the beauty of the Surrey landscape outdoors.

 

Undershaw

is a base for all our students. Is has been renovated to a high standard for our use as a school and to accommodate our students and their needs. We have:

  • Learning Dens (no classrooms here!) – our teaching spaces have a ‘home from home’ atmosphere, each one bespoke and available for the students to personalise and call their own.
  • Extensive therapy spaces
  • A fully equipped gymnasium
  • Indoor therapy pool
  • Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) – our all-weather sports surface
  • Outdoor Learning Area / Forest School

Arts and Media Centre

(Tower Road campus)

is our original site, 200 metres from Undershaw.  It has been refurbished as our tailored Arts and Music Centre. It is also:

  • a base for our Post 16 students, housing a common area, kitchen and study space
  • a working hub for our Employability and Life Skills faculty.

The AMC has a unique place within the community and strengthens our ties with local artists, photographers, arts groups, musicians and media companies who partner with us.

Parent Testimonials

I absolutely have my trust in the leadership team, the wonderful staff and the vision for the school going forward.

Current parent

The emotional support and advice has been wonderful

Year 4 parent

I’m thrilled both my children get to reap the benefits of such a high quality education

Year 4 parent

She’s made friends and really looks forward to coming to school.

Post 16 parent

Our daughter commented to me after her first day that the difference in atmosphere was enormous.

Post 16 parent

Whilst supporting the students with such a fantastic provision, we have certainly felt encouraged as parents too

Year 4 parent

J has felt able to put her trust in the school from her very first day.

Post 16 parent

At all times our family felt supported.

Post 16 parent

E has many years ahead of him at Undershaw and I am excited about the opportunities he is going to get.

Year 4 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