Morgan Sindall celebrates opening of Pear Tree School in Stockport
Pear Tree School – which Morgan Sindall Construction handed over in November last year - has celebrated its grand opening, offering much-needed school places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – and delivering on Stockport Council’s commitment to making sure every child gets the support they need to thrive.
Located on the former Orrishmere Primary School site in Cheadle Hulme, Pear Tree will provide a nurturing, inclusive environment for up to 133 pupils aged 11–19, with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The new school addresses a pressing demand for more SEND school places in the borough and reflects the Council’s focus on supporting families, tackling inequality, and investing in education and care that works for every child. Since 2020, Stockport Council has created over 600 new specialist school places, including at Lisburne School in Offerton, which opened last year for primary-aged pupils with complex needs.
The project was delivered as part of the DfE Construction Framework. 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.
The school is part of the Prospere Learning Trust, and features state-of-the-art facilities including:
- Bespoke classrooms with small group teaching spaces
- A multi-use sports and activity hall
- A specialist food technology room
- Outdoor spaces designed to meet pupils’ sensory and learning needs
- A net zero carbon design, in line with national sustainability goals
Stockport Council Leader Cllr Mark Hunter and Cllr Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Education, joined staff and invited guests for a tour of the school and to meet some of the pupils already benefiting from the purpose-built environment.
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Cllr Wendy Meikle, said:
This is fantastic news for Stockport’s SEND children and their families. Pear Tree School offers a first-class education in a space that has been carefully designed to meet a wide range of needs. This is about giving every child the best start in life and the skills and confidence to succeed—not just in school, but in life.”
Linda Jones, CEO at Prospere Learning Trust, said:
The school will provide state of the art facilities for pupils who have significant additional needs. The built environment is of a very high standard and will support the progress of each pupil. Staff, parents and pupils are excited to move into their new build.”
Steven Gregory, North West Area Director, Morgan Sindall, said:
We’re really proud to see Pear Tree opening its doors. This is an outstanding new school that will provide the very best support and learning opportunities for young people with specific learning needs in Cheadle Hulme and the wider Stockport area. We hope students and teachers alike find it an inspirational learning environment for many years to come.”