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About The Bridge Short Stay School

The Bridge caters for young people across Cheshire West and Chester who have been permanently excluded from other settings. We know that all of our students are unique, with a different set of circumstances and experiences that have led to their exclusion - a difficulty with their previous schooling is the only common factor that they all have. We seek, therefore to provide them a bridge from that challenging past to a brighter future.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Andy Stewart

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 4.8
Teaching Quality 4.7
Communication 4.7
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
3.0
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

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The Bridge Short Stay School has 4 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.

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Reviews 4

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Amanda Verified
Parent Jun 30, 2026
5.0
What this school does well: The support for each individual child is fantastic, they really are committed to each and every child.
Areas that stood out: Support, Environment
Room for improvement: I honestly cant think of anything, my nephew describes such a positive attitude and culture, well done The Bridge!!
Impact on my child: Academic progress, Stress/anxiety, Independence, Enjoyment, Confidence, Social skills, Behavioural changes. My nephew has thrived here in every area!!!
School responsiveness: Proactively and clearly
Inclusion support: Very well
Summary: Its been the best years of his life! - J.O
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
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Emily B Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 1, 2022
5.0

"A life-changing experience"

I'm so grateful to have found The Bridge Short Stay School for my son. The staff are incredibly supportive and have helped him turn his life around after a difficult time in mainstream school. The facilities are excellent and the PHSE program has been a game-changer for him. We can't thank them enough.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Mark R Unconfirmed
Parent May 1, 2022
5.0

"Outstanding school, outstanding staff"

The Bridge Short Stay School has been a godsend for my daughter. The staff are caring, qualified and truly dedicated to helping young people succeed. The school's values of empathy, respect and responsibility are reflected in everything they do. We're so proud of her progress and can't thank them enough.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
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Sarah K Unconfirmed
Parent Dec 1, 2021
4.0

"A mixed experience"

I have mixed feelings about The Bridge Short Stay School. My son had a difficult time when he first arrived, but the staff were supportive and helped him settle in. However, there were some issues with communication and consistency that we had to navigate. Overall, I think the school tries its best, but there's still room for improvement.
Safety & Wellbeing 4/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 3/5

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