Undershaw Education Trust

About Undershaw Education Trust

Undershaw is a specialist school setting where children from Year 3 to Post 16 with mild to moderate learning difficulties and additional needs can access the national curriculum and qualification pathways in a safe, secure, and friendly environment.

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Key Facts

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Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.3

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 50 responses • 49.5% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

90% positive 8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92% positive 8% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

84% positive 6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

84% positive 12% negative

My child does well at this school

86% positive 10% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 50 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

5.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

13.1

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

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English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

0.0%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

15 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Sophie S

Parent Feb 20, 2023

4.0

"Happy and Challenged"

Our child has been at Undershaw for 2 years and we're really pleased with the progress they've made. The class sizes are small and the teachers are always willing to listen and adapt their teaching to meet our child's needs. We love the emphasis on kindness, respect, and resilience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Rachel H

Parent Nov 1, 2022

3.0

"Some Mixed Feelings"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Undershaw so far. Our child has made friends and enjoys the forest school, but we've had some issues with communication and our child's individual needs not being fully met. Hopefully things will improve as we settle in.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding School Experience"

My child has been at Undershaw for 3 years and we've seen a huge improvement in their confidence and academic abilities. The staff are always approachable and supportive, and the facilities are amazing. My child loves the forest school and the arts and media centre.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David H

Parent Apr 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent SEND Provision"

We were blown away by the kindness and respect shown to our child during their time at Undershaw. The therapy and employability programs were particularly impressive and really helped our child prepare for adult life. We're so grateful for the experience.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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