The North East Surrey Short Stay School (NESSSS) is a Pupil Referral Unit serving 17 secondary schools within the boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Spelthorne.  In recent years, the school has undergone a period of rapid and sustained improvement, investing into both the physical premises and the school curriculum.  Our aim is to create a truly exceptional provision for vulnerable pupils in North Surrey and we want to find outstanding members of staff to help us do this.

The school operates across two sites, one in Hersham for students who are medically vulnerable and one in Staines for those requiring an alternative provision pathway.  We also have a thriving outreach programme, working with children, parents and schools to avoid permanent exclusions. 

You can see what Ofsted thought of our provision after their visit in November 2024 here.  Some highlights are below:

“Significant improvements have been made to the school since the last inspection. These have been led by a relentlessly ambitious headteacher and senior leadership team, who have the needs of each pupil at the heart of all decision-making.”

“Much of the school’s curriculum is ambitious and thoughtfully planned”

“Parents particularly value the dedicated support the school provides, with one stating: ‘I’m so proud of the boy my son is becoming, and I owe this all to the school and the amazing staff in it.”

In 2023-2024, NESSSS helped over 200 pupils across North East Surrey to identify and work towards their next steps.  You will find working at NESSSS to be exciting, varied, challenging and most of all, rewarding – our staff really do make a difference to the most vulnerable children in the area and our mission is clear:

“To help children become ambitious for the next stages of their life or education, whatever that may be”

NESSSS is an open school and we welcome visitors on site during the school day to see our vibrant and friendly atmosphere.

Nick Elliott

Headteacher