The Bridge at HLC
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Waterloo Road Hadley Telford Shropshire TF1 5NQ |
| Phone | 01952387108 |
| Reference Number | 123635 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 213 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 77.46%
Girls: 22.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.8% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 8 | 29 |
| 2 | 25 | 11 | 36 |
| 3 | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| 4 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| 5 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| 6 | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| 7 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| 8 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| 12 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.9% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Indian | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.9% |
| Caribbean | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2018-01-16 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-05-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-02-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-11-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -5.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -5.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU |
0.28 miles |
|
Millbrook Primary School
Grainger Drive, Leegomery, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6UJ |
0.58 miles |
|
Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Riddings Close, Ketley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5HF |
0.78 miles |
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Short Wood Primary School
Limekiln Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2JA |
1.04 miles |
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Apley Wood Primary Academy
Pool Farm Avenue, Apley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 6FQ |
1.04 miles |
|
Teagues Bridge Primary School
Teagues Cresent, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6RE |
1.19 miles |
|
Newdale Primary School & Nursery
Marlborough Way, Rock Road, Newdale, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 5HA |
1.28 miles |
|
Wombridge Primary School
Hartshill, Oakengates, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 6AN |
1.3 miles |
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Lawley Primary School
Off Arleston Lane, Lawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2PR |
1.55 miles |
|
Oakengates Nursery School
The Place, Telford, TF2 6EP |
1.56 miles |
|
Wrekin View Primary School
North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3ES |
1.59 miles |
|
Wrockwardine Wood Church of England Junior School
Wrockwardine Wood Junior School Church Road, Trench, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7HG |
1.6 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
North Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3ER |
1.63 miles |
|
The Old Hall School
Stanley Road, Telford, TF1 3LB |
1.65 miles |
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Wrockwardine Wood Infant School and Nursery
Church Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AH |
1.75 miles |
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Lawley Village Academy
Bryce Way, Lawley Village, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 2SG |
1.79 miles |
|
Dothill Primary School
Severn Drive, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 3JB |
1.8 miles |
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Lantern Academy
Yates Way, Ketley Bank, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 0AZ |
1.84 miles |
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Donnington Wood CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Leonard Close, Winifreds Drive, Donnington, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 8BH |
2.13 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School
London Road, St George's, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9LJ |
2.2 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NU |
0.28 miles |
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Telford College
Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2NP |
0.54 miles |
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Wrekin College
Sutherland Road, Telford, TF1 3BH |
0.99 miles |
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Ercall Wood Academy
Golf Links Lane, Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 2DT |
1.38 miles |
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Charlton School
Apley Avenue, Telford, TF1 3FA |
1.39 miles |
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New Road Academy
New Road, Wrockwardine Wood, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 7AB |
1.66 miles |
|
Thomas Telford School
Old Park, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 4NW |
2.02 miles |
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The Telford Langley School
Duce Drive, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3JS |
2.8 miles |
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Queensway
Hinkshay Road, Dawley, Telford, TF4 3PP |
3.03 miles |
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Holy Trinity Academy
Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9SQ |
3.08 miles |
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Southall School
Off Rowan Avenue, Dawley, Telford, Shropshire, TF4 3PX |
3.28 miles |
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Overley Hall School
Wellington, Telford, Shropshire, TF6 5HE |
3.7 miles |
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The Telford Park School
District Centre, Telford, Shropshire, TF3 1FA |
3.76 miles |
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Amberleigh Therapeutic School
The Oaks, Redhill, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9NZ |
3.94 miles |
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Madeley Academy
Castlefields Way, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5FB |
4.16 miles |
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Aspris Telford School
Dale Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford, TF8 7DT |
4.59 miles |
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Haberdashers' Abraham Darby
Ironbridge Road, Madeley, Telford, Shropshire, TF7 5HX |
4.7 miles |