Valley Bridge School

About Valley Bridge School

Valley Bridge School takes a creative, individualised approach to learning, centred around well-being and skills for independence.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Kat Burgess

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.3

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 15 responses • 34.9% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

66.7% positive 33.3% negative

My child feels safe at this school

66.6% positive 33.4% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

40% positive 33.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

60% positive 20% negative

My child does well at this school

66.7% positive 33.3% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 15 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

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

2.2

Teachers (FTE)

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

Reviews 4

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Life-changing education for my child"

I'm so grateful for the nurturing environment at Valley Bridge School. My child has found their voice and confidence, thanks to the project-based curriculum and supportive staff. The facilities are amazing and the focus on real-world skills is exactly what our child needs for their future.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Jamie D

Parent May 15, 2022

5.0

"Preparing our child for life"

Valley Bridge School has exceeded our expectations. The emphasis on enterprise skills, independence, and community engagement has given our child a sense of purpose and direction. We're thrilled to see them developing into a confident and capable young person.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Daniel S

Parent Feb 10, 2022

3.0

"Mixed feelings about Valley Bridge"

We've had a mixed experience at Valley Bridge School. While we appreciate the school's focus on real-world skills and independence, we've sometimes found the curriculum disjointed and the staff unclear about our child's progress. We're hoping for improvement in these areas.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Holly R

Parent Nov 20, 2021

4.0

"Transformative experience for our child"

We were blown away by the Valley Bridge School's commitment to re-engaging our child with education. The Relational Approach and focus on PSHE, SMSC, and RSE really made a difference for them. We're grateful for the experience and the skills they gained.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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