Outstanding school is full of surprises

Tom de Castella
Monday, April 10, 2017

The Pendlebury Centre pupil referral unit in Stockport has just been awarded its fifth consecutive "outstanding" rating. Tom de Castella went to meet staff and pupils to find out how it achieves such success.

Ofsted describes the unit as a “haven” that allows pupils to “make strong progress from different starting points, and achieve personal and academic success”. Picture: Arlen Connelly
Ofsted describes the unit as a “haven” that allows pupils to “make strong progress from different starting points, and achieve personal and academic success”. Picture: Arlen Connelly

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