The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School

The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School is demonstrating significant improvements since its last inspection, with evidence suggesting a positive trajectory in various areas. Pupils thrive in a supportive environment where high expectations and a well-structured curriculum enable them to achieve independence and success. The school excels in providing tailored support through a blend of teaching and therapeutic approaches, catering specifically to students with speech, language, and communication needs. Furthermore, the school's approach to careers advice and broader personal development prepares pupils well for their future endeavors.

Strengths

• Pupils thrive in a supportive learning environment.
• High expectations foster independence and pride in achievements.
• The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and well-structured.
• Teaching is highly consistent and develops pupils' knowledge effectively.
• Excellent support for additional needs through tailored therapeutic approaches.
• Strong careers advice program that prepares pupils for future opportunities.
• High levels of respectful behavior among pupils.
• Effective safeguarding arrangements.

In 2024–25 pupils at The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School attended 91.0% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 29.2% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 9.9% of pupils at The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School had 4.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School had 71 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: speech, language and communication needs.

Pupils by main type of need

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 special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School received £37,944 and spent £36,042 for each of its 71 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £451,000 (£6,352 per pupil).

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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What is The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.

When was The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School last inspected by Ofsted?

The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School was last inspected in June 2025.

How many pupils does The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School have?

The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School has 71 pupils on roll.

What age range does The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School cover?

The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School for pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School?

The St Marylebone Church of England Bridge School is at Herries Street, London, W10 4LE.