Bridgeway School
Bridgeway School is an independent special school in Preston for pupils aged 9 to 18. It has 56 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bridgeway School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 14.2, and 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2024. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 9-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Church Road Bamber Bridge Preston Lancashire PR5 6EP |
| Phone | 01772284435 |
| Reference Number | 147206 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 56 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 87.5%
Girls: 12.5% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Bridgeway School provides an outstanding education for pupils aged 9 to 18 with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school excels in fostering an environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and confident, enabling them to make significant academic and personal progress. Parents describe the school's impact as life-changing, highlighting the effective support and high expectations that drive pupil success. Though the school is relatively new, the transformation it offers to students who have faced disrupted education is commendable.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Exceptional packages of support tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Outstanding progress made by pupils from their starting points.
- A well-organized curriculum that deepens pupil understanding over time.
- Effective communication strategies employed by staff for teaching.
- Highly impressive personal development programs that build resilience.
- Strong emphasis on reading with excellent support for early learners.
- An inspirational staff team dedicated to pupil success.
- Well-supported careers program helping pupils make informed future decisions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 14.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 9.1% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Bridgeway 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.
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What is Bridgeway School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bridgeway School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
When was Bridgeway School last inspected by Ofsted?
Bridgeway School was last inspected in July 2024.
How many pupils does Bridgeway School have?
Bridgeway School has 56 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bridgeway School cover?
Bridgeway School for pupils aged 9 to 18.
What are Bridgeway School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 14.2, and 27% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Bridgeway School?
Bridgeway School is at Church Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6EP.