The Bridge

About The Bridge

Welcome to The Bridge, an independent Social, Emotional and Mental Health School welcoming students who have struggled to access a mainstream setting, offering them hope and most importantly, a future.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mrs Maria Jackson

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

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

1.5

Teachers (FTE)

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

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

14.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

15.4%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

30.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

0.0% entered EBacc

0.0% achieved EBacc

13 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Love The Bridge!"

My son has been at The Bridge for two years now and it's been a game changer for him. The staff are so supportive and understanding, and the small class sizes have really helped him to thrive. He's made some amazing friends too!

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

Parent Mar 20, 2022

4.0

"Room for Improvement"

We've been at The Bridge for a year now, and while the staff are lovely and the facilities are great, I feel like my daughter's needs aren't always being met. The class sizes are small, but sometimes I worry that the curriculum is too focused on the 'usual' subjects. That being said, the extra-curricular activities have been a wonderful addition to her day.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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David T

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"A Life-Changing Experience"

My daughter was really struggling in a mainstream school, but since moving to The Bridge, she's found her confidence and is excelling academically. The focus on wellbeing has been incredible, and the teachers are so dedicated to helping each child reach their full potential.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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