The Pendlebury Centre is a pupil referral unit in Stockport for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 7 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 7 (places for 40)
- Headteacher
- Mrs J Maxey (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 28.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockport
- School reference (URN)
- 106022
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stockport council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, March 2013; school remains Outstanding (June 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in March 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, June 2023).
Contact and getting there
Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0RJ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Meadowbank Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Brinksway School Independent · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Ladybridge Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
By need in Stockport: Autism (14) · Severe learning (14) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (10) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (6) · Vision (6) · Multi-sensory (6) · Physical (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Hearing (5)
Questions about The Pendlebury Centre
How do I get a place at The Pendlebury Centre?
Places at The Pendlebury Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stockport council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Pendlebury Centre take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Pendlebury Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in June 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Pendlebury Centre?
Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath, Stockport, SK3 0RJ, in Stockport.
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