Pictor Academy

Pictor Academy is a community special school located on Grove Lane, Timperley, United Kingdom, catering to children aged 2 to 11 with special educational needs. The school primarily supports pupils with a range of conditions including autistic spectrum disorder, physical difficulties, language disorders, and general developmental delays. It provides highly individualized programs designed to help each pupil make good progress, supported by specialist staff including education professionals, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and school nurses. The school emphasizes smaller class groups and specialist approaches to meet the unique needs of its students. Originally opened in 1971 as Pictor School to serve children with physical difficulties, it was initially based in two Victorian houses on Harboro Road, Sale. In 2003, the school relocated to a purpose-built facility in Timperley. Pictor Academy is part of the Sovereign Trust and has a reputation for outstanding care and education, with a focus on creating a joyful and supportive learning environment where pupils can thrive. The school promotes achievement and enjoyment in learning through a challenging curriculum and innovative teaching methods.