Bishopton PRU is an alternative provision academy in Stockton-on-Tees for children and young people aged 7 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 7–16
- 63 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 63 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Ms Gillian Warby Sara Gummerson (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Atomix Educational Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2021
- Free school meals
- 68.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stockton-on-Tees
- School reference (URN)
- 148601
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Stockton-on-Tees (6)
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 Stockton-on-Tees 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
Special measures. Report card, January 2026: Urgent improvement in every area
Ofsted has placed this school in special measures.
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionUrgent improvement
- Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
- AchievementUrgent improvement
- Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
- Personal development and wellbeingUrgent improvement
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
- SafeguardingNot met
Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3HB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Ash Trees Academy Special school · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Pentland Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.1 miles
- Prior's Mill CofE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
All SEND schools in Stockton-on-Tees
By need in Stockton-on-Tees: Autism (11) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · SEMH (7) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3) · Dyslexia and SpLD (2) · Physical (2)
Questions about Bishopton PRU
How do I get a place at Bishopton PRU?
Places at Bishopton PRU are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Stockton-on-Tees council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What needs does Bishopton PRU support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Bishopton PRU take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Bishopton PRU’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2026 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 Bishopton PRU?
Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 3HB, in Stockton-on-Tees.
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