Morgan Sindall delivers boost to Stockport SEND provision with handover of Pear Tree High School

We've recently handed over the new Pear Tree High School, a new Specialist Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school located in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. This state-of-the-art facility, operated by the Prospere Learning Trust and funded by the Department for Education (DfE), will provide essential specialist education for 133 students aged 11-19.

Pear Tree High School represents a significant enhancement in local SEND provision, offering a transformative learning environment tailored to meet the needs of young people in the area. The school features modern indoor classrooms, a forest school, outdoor classrooms, and a multi-use games area.

In addition to its educational facilities, the school includes water gardens, photovoltaic (PV) arrays, and other energy efficiency measures, achieving Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCIO) status.

As a collaborative construction partner, Morgan Sindall utilised its expertise of Intelligent Solutions which brings together digital and platform design with modern construction methods, innovative carbon reduction tools, and by regularly engaging with key stakeholders focusing on the use of the indoor and outdoor spaces, Morgan Sindall have created these inspiring new facilities.

Pear Tree’s curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, the school will provide experiences which enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.

Students have moved into the new school following October half term.

Steven Gregory, North West Area Director, Morgan Sindall, said: “We’re thrilled to hand over Pear Tree High School, a truly exceptional facility that will provide the very best support and learning opportunities for young people with specific learning needs in Stockport. It’s always a pleasure to hand over a completed project but especially when the building in question will be so integral to the future wellbeing of a local community.”

Linda Jones, CEO, Prospere Learning Trust, said: "To say we are thrilled and delighted to be in our new school, Pear Tree High School, is an understatement. This is a building that has been designed and built with the children and young people who will attend the school at the centre of the process. We will endeavour to ensure that this built environment will enable us to deliver an exceptional offer to our pupils our pupils, in order that they make the best progress they can and meet their potential.”