Linden Bridge School

Linden Bridge School has made commendable progress since its last inspection, moving from a grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good' in most areas of assessment, including overall effectiveness and leadership. The school places a significant emphasis on personal development, ensuring that pupils are exceptionally prepared for independence post-graduation. The curriculum has been well-designed and implemented, especially in core subjects like reading and mathematics, contributing to improved pupil outcomes. However, there is recognition that some subjects still require further development to achieve the same level of effectiveness.

Strengths

• Strong emphasis on personal development.
• Well-established curriculum in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Teachers skillfully tailor lessons to meet individual pupil needs.
• Improved leadership and management in special needs provision.
• Successful transition programs for older pupils.
• High levels of pupil engagement and self-esteem.

Areas for Improvement

• Curriculum development needed in some subjects.

In 2024–25 pupils at Linden Bridge School attended 92.4% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 18.6% 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, 0.7% of pupils at Linden 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 Linden Bridge School had 5.9 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 13.7% 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. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2024–25 Linden Bridge School received £31,419 and spent £31,117 for each of its 139 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £83,000 (£596 per pupil).

Across all 13 schools of The Howard Partnership Trust, income was £9,406 and spending £9,407 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.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Glyn School
• Rosebery School

Linden Bridge School is part of The Howard Partnership Trust, which runs 14 schools. The nearest others:

• Cuddington Community Primary School Worcester Park
• West Hill School Leatherhead
• Fox Grove School Leatherhead
• Three Rivers Academy Walton-On-Thames
• Sunbury Manor School Sunbury-On-Thames
• Kenyngton Manor Primary School Sunbury-On-Thames
• Eastwick Infant School Leatherhead
• Eastwick Junior School Leatherhead
• Meadhurst Primary School Ashford
• Howard of Effingham School Leatherhead

What is Linden Bridge School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Linden Bridge School is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.

When was Linden Bridge School last inspected by Ofsted?

Linden Bridge School was last inspected in March 2024.

How many pupils does Linden Bridge School have?

Linden Bridge School has 145 pupils on roll.

What age range does Linden Bridge School cover?

Linden Bridge School for pupils aged 4 to 19.

What are Linden Bridge School's SATs (KS2) results?

In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Where is Linden Bridge School?

Linden Bridge School is at Grafton Road, Worcester Park, Surrey, KT4 7JW.