Silver Bridge School
Silver Bridge School is an independent special school in Taunton for pupils aged 6 to 19. It has 58 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Silver Bridge School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection: June 2024.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 54 Silver Street Taunton Somerset Somerset TA1 3DL |
| Phone | 01823795800 |
| Reference Number | 147705 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 58 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 60.34%
Girls: 39.66% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Silver Bridge School has been rated as good overall, with notable strengths in personal development, where it has achieved an outstanding rating. The school provides an inclusive environment tailored to meet the needs of pupils with education, health, and care plans, fostering significant improvements in their social and emotional well-being. The curriculum is broad and ambitious, centered around pupils' interests, and includes numerous enriching experiences that engage and prepare students for life beyond school. However, there are identified weaknesses in how the academic curriculum addresses essential knowledge and cumulative learning.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Jun 2021 | Standard inspection: |
| 18 Jun 2020 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong focus on inclusivity and emotional well-being of pupils
- Exceptional range of experiences that enhance students' learning
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
- A well-structured approach to personal, social, and health education
- Good leadership and governance supporting school improvements
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of clarity in the essential knowledge pupils need to learn
- Ineffective use of assessment to track pupils' understanding and progress
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Silver Bridge 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 Silver Bridge School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Silver Bridge School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
When was Silver Bridge School last inspected by Ofsted?
Silver Bridge School was last inspected in June 2024.
How many pupils does Silver Bridge School have?
Silver Bridge School has 58 pupils on roll.
What age range does Silver Bridge School cover?
Silver Bridge School for pupils aged 6 to 19.
Where is Silver Bridge School?
Silver Bridge School is at 54 Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, Somerset, TA1 3DL.
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