Welcome to North West Surrey Short Stay School

'From Possibility to Actuality'

We are a Pupil Referral Unit serving Woking, Runnymede and Surrey Heath for learners, aged 11-16, who have experienced difficultly in maintaining a place in mainstream education.

Our team of highly professional and dedicated staff work in partnership with parents, partner schools, the LA, the Management Committee and supporting agencies in order to ensure each student has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

Alongside an academic timetable, we provide a range of programmes that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual student, which involves a variety extra-curricular and enrichment activities that  students take part in. We want to pupils to understand what their barriers to learning have been and imbue in them an enthusiasm for learning and nurture an ambition for their next steps. Pupils have the opportunity to explore sports, gardening, motor vehicle maintenance and collaborative working. All of this is in addition to core subjects (at KS3) of Maths, English, Art, PSHE, cooking and PE.  At KS4, the students study for GCSE Maths, English, Science and Art with additional lessons in PE, cooking and PSHE. In addition to this the student's have the opportunity to study Functional Skills English and Maths.

Our aim is for pupils to become independent learners who are well prepared for their next steps, whether that is reintegration back into mainstream school, transition to the correct educational setting or being ready for their Post 16 options.

Please do contact us if you would like to know more about our work or visit the school.

Miranda Younger

Head of School