Welcome to Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford
We are a dedicated special needs school offering tailored curricula, small class sizes, and adults who are specially trained in special education. This ensures that pupils with a wide range of learning, social, developmental, and physical needs receive the personalised care and support they deserve. Our special school also fosters a safe and supportive community where pupils can build confidence, independence, and life skills at their own pace.
Founded in 2026 by diverse and highly experienced practitioners, we proudly introduce you to ABS, Stafford. Our state-of-the-art SEN school is purposefully designed to nurture independence, support emotional regulation, and unlock every pupil’s potential. By balancing highly structured, low-stimulus indoor spaces—including a specialised life-skills kitchen, a calming sensory room, and modern and adaptive, acoustic classrooms—with inclusive outdoor environment like our fenced MUGA and future plans for a sensory trail and immersive Forest School, we provide a safe, accessible, and inspiring landscape where SEN and neurodiverse pupils can truly thrive.
Our small school not only aspires to improve educational outcomes but also promotes equity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all our pupils.
Our Leadership team profiles
Patrik Foster
Director, Chair and Interim Executive Head
I was formerly an Executive Head of outstanding schools in central London and Essex for pupils with SEMH needs. I also have significant leadership and inspection experience, including the Independent School Standards and opening new provisions. Previously, I was a Deputy Head in an ISI preparatory school in Derbyshire and have woked in inner-city schools in Derby and Leicester.
Jasdeep Dosanjh
Head of School & DSL
I oversee the day-to-day running of the school and work very closely with colleagues, families and professionals. I have many years of experience working in both mainstream and a maintained special school, supporting pupils with a wide range of needs. My passion has always been supporting pupils with SEND and I am very committed to ensuring that every pupil receives the highest quality provision in a nurturing environment at ABS.
Our dedicated team
Teachers
Mr Atkins, Miss Smalley, Miss Otero and Mrs Bentley
Teacher Assistants
Mrs Bolas-Burn, Mrs Shaw and Mr Barron