Three Bridges
Three Bridges is an independent special school in Truro for pupils aged 11 to 19. It has 32 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Three Bridges is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Kea Downs Road Blackwater Truro Cornwall TR4 8EG |
| Phone | 01872561173 |
| Reference Number | 129252 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 32 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 81.25%
Girls: 18.75% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Three Bridges School demonstrates a commendable improvement since its last inspection, with a current overall rating of good. The school excels in providing a supportive and nurturing environment where pupils, all of whom have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), can thrive. Notably, the carefully tailored curriculum and strong relationships between staff and pupils help enhance emotional and social development. Although the school has made significant strides in various areas, some curricula lack precise sequencing and assessment, which can limit pupils' knowledge progression in certain subjects.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Sep 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Nov 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Feb 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 14 May 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils adapt well to the school thanks to tailored transition sessions.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive learning environment.
- Bespoke adaptations to the curriculum aid emotional regulation.
- The school has a well-structured personal, social and health education programme.
- Pupils have opportunities to develop life skills through real-world experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Some areas of the curriculum lack clarity in knowledge sequencing.
- Assessment systems in a few subjects are not precise enough.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Three Bridges were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Three Bridges's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Three Bridges is Good, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Three Bridges last inspected by Ofsted?
Three Bridges was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Three Bridges have?
Three Bridges has 32 pupils on roll.
What age range does Three Bridges cover?
Three Bridges for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Three Bridges?
Three Bridges is at Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8EG.
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