About Laurus Grace
Laurus Grace is a Specialist Provision 11-16 free school for students who require additional support with their social, emotional and mental health needs. These needs have been a barrier to learning and attendance within their previous settings. Our students thrive within a small, nurturing environment and aspire to achieve through undertaking GCSEs to prepare them for further education, employment and success in the future of their choice.
We opened in October 2024 within temporary accommodation at Hazel Grove High School before moving to our new building on Jackson’s Lane in Spring 2026. As we continue to grow in our new building, we will increase our numbers to our full provision of 80 students.
Our ambition is to provide the same high-quality education offered across Laurus Trust schools whilst delivering it within a specialist setting. We recognise that many of our students have found mainstream education challenging. Through the support of our highly skilled staff, students are encouraged to engage with learning, develop personally and overcome barriers that may previously have affected their progress and attendance.
We believe that students who have experienced setbacks within mainstream education deserve the same educational opportunities as their peers. We therefore offer an ambitious curriculum, aligned to the Trust’s vision, that combines academic achievement with personal development through two curriculum strands:
Academic Curriculum
Our outstanding teachers and support staff deliver an ambitious core and optional academic curriculum. Students will typically study towards six GCSE qualifications, or equivalent.
Restorative Curriculum
Our specialist and pastoral staff provide a restorative curriculum that develops the social and emotional aspects of learning, promotes positive mental health and helps students overcome barriers to learning.