Preston Bridge School

Preston Bridge School is performing well overall, with an assessment of good across several key areas, including the quality of education and sixth-form provision. The school creates a supportive learning environment, helping students with special educational needs to overcome barriers to education. With high expectations and tailored curriculums, pupils are generally making strong progress towards their individual targets. There is a strong emphasis on personal development, behavior management, and emotional support, ensuring that students feel secure and are encouraged to engage meaningfully in their education.

Strengths

• Outstanding behavior and attitudes demonstrated by pupils.
• Strong support for pupils with special educational needs.
• Effective teaching that is well-tailored to individual pupil needs.
• A culture of tolerance and understanding among pupils.
• Comprehensive personal development programs that prepare pupils for adulthood.
• High-quality resources in the library that foster a love of reading.
• Robust systems in place that enhance pupil attendance and wellbeing.
• Experienced staff members who are skilled in supporting SEND students.

Areas for Improvement

• Some activities do not adequately support the development of writing skills.

In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Preston 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 Preston Bridge School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Preston Bridge School is Good, from an inspection in September 2025.

When was Preston Bridge School last inspected by Ofsted?

Preston Bridge School was last inspected in September 2025.

How many pupils does Preston Bridge School have?

Preston Bridge School has 61 pupils on roll.

What age range does Preston Bridge School cover?

Preston Bridge School for pupils aged 6 to 19.

Where is Preston Bridge School?

Preston Bridge School is at 1 Lower Polsham Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2AF.