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The school has been hailed as a ‘fl agship’ for SEND students, and was shortlisted for two Education Estates Awards in 2025
like timber also supported sustainability goals,” adds Mognini.
Celebrating success Since completion of the school in December 2024, the school has received hugely positive feedback, with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council’s Luke Green calling it a “fl agship school,” and headteacher Samantha Benson describing it as a “fully inclusive environment for our children to thrive in” that will “offer opportunities to raise the profi le of SEND and support children across the wider Stockport community.”
The project was recognised at Education Estates 2025 where it was shortlisted for two awards: Project of the Year – State Schools (losing out to another AtkinsRéalis project), and Project of the Year – Inclusive Design, which it won. These award wins “validated the team’s commitment to SEND
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excellence,” Mognini says. The school is also a fi nalist in the SEND Project of the Year category at the Education Property Awards 2026, to be held in February 2026. “It’s really important for us to win these awards and be recognised for our work in this area,” continues Mognini. He articulates how SEND requires a different level of focus on the part of design teams: “Designing for SEND requires real understanding of the particular requirements of both children and teaching staff at the school.” The practice has also had “really positive feedback” from both the council and staff at the school since its opening, with the facilities, outdoor spaces and overall design quality all receiving high praise. However, while feedback from staff is important, Mognini says “the greatest reward is to see the pupils thriving in an inspiring and enabling learning environment.”
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