St Andrew’s Academy is a secondary school for learners aged between 11 and 19 who have a wide range of special educational needs and disabilities. We have a focus and passion for supporting our young people to be independent, confident and ready to overcome any challenges they may face. It is our genuine pleasure to witness the determination and successes that our young people demonstrate every day.

Our dedicated and highly effective staff work alongside our young people to ensure the best outcomes for all. We have a particular desire to engage our school and wider community as a whole in order to best demonstrate our school motto; ‘Learning Together, Achieving Together’.

We pride ourselves on a warm welcome and friendly approach to supporting all that visit our school. Should you wish to arrange a visit of our school then please contact our school office. We very much look forward to welcoming you.

David Braybrooke

Headteacher

St Andrew's is an exceptional place to make a real difference to lives of young people. We pride ourselves on the care and attention we put into each students learning journey in order to provide the very best outcomes and exceed expectations. Our forward-thinking programme of professional development and supportive environment will enable you to thrive in your career progression at the same time and equipping the next generation with essential life skills and academic success.

Our innovative curriculum offer is furnished with the highest quality learning experiences supported by the latest educational technology and resources. You would play an integral part in implementing the curriculum intent in order to gain the highest impact to the lives of our young people.

Our Specialist settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Specialist Educational Needs, including profound medical needs, sensory needs and emotional and mental health needs.

All the pupils within our Specialist settings have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all of their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Specialist Educational Needs to reach their goals.

Teaching, support and operations rolls all provide a wonderful opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family

We are part of Shaw Education Trust.

We are a growing multi-academy trust which places high achievement at the heart of all we do. We lead and manage academies in all phases, all sectors and in all communities.

To find out more about Shaw Education Trust, please click here

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