St Mary's School

We are a Trust of 3 special schools and a Vocational Alternative Provision. (In September 2023 a decision was made to voluntarily transfer the 6-day Pupil Referral service College Central to a different Trust and SABDEN are supporting this process).

Many of our pupils have experienced difficulties in their previous educational placements; demonstrate challenging behaviour and have social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) difficulties. We continually strive to create a warm, caring, stable and supportive environment which allows all pupils to reach their full potential.

The founding schools within the Trust have worked closely together since 2007 with a mission to raise the educational standards and improve the life chances of all pupils. The schools formally converted to academy status in September 2015 creating The SABDEN Multi Academy Trust . The Workplace Alternative Provision Free School opened in September 2020.

Each school within the Trust is as equally important, our schools engage collaboratively in a supportive network of school to school evaluation and challenge. We pride ourselves on harnessing the benefits of being a multi academy trust, working closely together to support innovative practice and share resources.