Bridge House School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 1 Stuart Road Bredbury Stockport SK6 2SR |
| Phone | 01612105678 |
| Reference Number | 149189 |
Bridge House School is performing well, demonstrating a strong standard of education and support for pupils with special educational needs. Leaders emphasize inclusive practices, establishing trusting relationships that help pupils engage successfully in their learning. The personal development program is robust, focusing on the holistic growth of students in social, emotional, and academic areas. Though attendance improves, a few pupils still struggle to attend consistently, which presents an ongoing challenge for the school. Overall, pupils at Bridge House School, who predominantly have complex needs, make significant progress from their starting points, even when outcomes might not fully reflect this due to previous gaps in education. The leadership is committed to ongoing improvement and adapting practices as necessary, ensuring that both the academic and personal development of pupils are prioritized. Feedback and assessment practices are being strengthened to provide more consistent support for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50%
Girls: 50% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Expected standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Expected standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 03 Mar 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | Standard inspection |
| 30 Sep 2025 | Additional inspection |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Standard inspection |
| 29 Oct 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection |
| 05 Oct 2022 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Strong inclusive practices that cater effectively to pupils' individual needs.
- Robust personal development program promoting emotional resilience.
- Effective collaboration with external professionals to support staff expertise.
- Pupils develop confidence and emotional regulation through personalized support.
- Highly positive relationships between staff and pupils foster a safe learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend consistently, needing further support to improve attendance.
- Feedback on pupils' work lacks consistency and needs improvement.
- Support for writing requires strengthening to enhance communication of knowledge.
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