Linden Bridge School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 4-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Grafton Road Worcester Park Surrey KT4 7JW |
| Phone | 02083303009 |
| Reference Number | 144233 |
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.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 139 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 86.33%
Girls: 13.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.3% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | 8 | Unknown | 8 |
| 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 7 | 9 | 2 | 11 |
| 8 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 9 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 10 | 6 | Unknown | 6 |
| 11 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 | 7 | Unknown | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.8% |
| White, Other | 12.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.5% |
| Indian | 5% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Linden Bridge School | |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Oct 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
| 15 May 2000 | Full inspection |
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.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 91 | ||
| Maths | 91 |
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 | -9.2 | ||
| Writing | -7.5 | ||
| Maths | -7.8 |
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