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Bridge House Independent School

Independent School Ages 5-18 102 pupils Boston
Ofsted: Good
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Bridge House Independent School is an independent special school in Boston for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has 102 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bridge House Independent School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Ofsted inspection: June 2024. GCSE results: 2026.

Type Independent School / Other independent special school
Age Range 5-18
Religion Unknown
Address Grantham Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 7NL
Phone 01205369111
Reference Number 139264

General Makeup

Number of pupils 102
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 72.55%
Girls: 27.45%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown Unknown Unknown
2 Unknown Unknown Unknown
3 Unknown Unknown Unknown
4 Unknown Unknown Unknown
5 Unknown Unknown Unknown
6 Unknown Unknown Unknown
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

Bridge House Independent School, a special school located in Lincolnshire, has been evaluated as Good in all areas during its recent inspection. The school, which caters to pupils aged 5 to 19 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), has successfully created a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious and is well-adapted to meet the varying needs of its pupils, allowing them to progress academically and develop essential life skills. Additionally, the school's leadership has demonstrated a commitment to continuous improvement and staff well-being, which contributes positively to the educational experience of the students.

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 23 Apr 2024
Date Report
23 Apr 2024 Standard inspection:
05 Nov 2019 Standard inspection:
03 Sep 2018 Additional inspection
29 Nov 2016 Standard inspection:
11 Dec 2013 Standard inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils receive an ambitious and well-adapted curriculum.
  • Strong subject knowledge among teachers supports pupil achievement.
  • Effective support for pupils' emotional regulation.
  • Proactive school council contributes to improvements.
  • Prioritization of reading enhances literacy skills.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent teaching of important subject-specific vocabulary.
  • Not all learning activities are closely matched to pupils' abilities.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
9.1

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 0%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Bridge House Independent School 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.

Name Distance
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Sussex Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7QG
0.49 miles
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Peck Avenue, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8DF
0.9 miles
Carlton Road Academy
Carlton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QX
1.14 miles
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Fydell Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8SS
1.35 miles
Park Academy
Robin Hoods Walk, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9LQ
1.55 miles
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Wyberton Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7RZ
1.69 miles
Wyberton Primary Academy
Saundergate Lane, Wyberton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7BZ
1.7 miles
Boston Nursery School
Church Road, Boston, PE21 0LJ
1.96 miles
Tower Road Academy
Ashlawn Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PX
2.04 miles
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Ashlawn Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PX
2.11 miles
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Woad Farm Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0EF
2.13 miles
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Toot Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0PT
2.87 miles
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Station Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1HY
2.96 miles
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Gaysfield Road, Fishtoft, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0SF
3.68 miles
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Leagate Road, Gipsey Bridge, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7BP
4.31 miles
Swineshead St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Swineshead St Mary's Primary School, Abbey Road, Swineshead, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 3EN
4.38 miles
West Fen Primary School
West Fen Drainside, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7EX
4.52 miles
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School Lane, Butterwick, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0HU
4.96 miles
Name Distance
The Boston Grammar School
South End, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JY
1.56 miles
Haven High Academy
Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB
1.75 miles
Boston College
Rochford Campus, Skirbeck Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6JF
1.82 miles
Conquest School
34 Ashlawn Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PX
2.12 miles
Boston Endeavour Academy
Kitwood Road, Boston, PE21 0PX
2.12 miles
Boston High School
Spilsby Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PF
2.31 miles
Oakwood House Independent School
Oakwood House ( Woodlands Court), Boston Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1DS
2.82 miles
Thomas Middlecott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1JS
3.29 miles
Aspiration House School
Aspiration House, Church Road, Freiston, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 0NX
4.21 miles

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What is Bridge House Independent School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Bridge House Independent School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was Bridge House Independent School last inspected by Ofsted?

Bridge House Independent School was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does Bridge House Independent School have?

Bridge House Independent School has 102 pupils on roll.

What age range does Bridge House Independent School cover?

Bridge House Independent School for pupils aged 5 to 18.

What are Bridge House Independent School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 9.1, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Bridge House Independent School?

Bridge House Independent School is at Grantham Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7NL.

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