Valley Bridge School
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Church Lane Whaddon Gloucester GL4 0UF |
| Reference Number | 150712 |
Valley Bridge School, which caters to pupils with special educational needs, is currently assessed as requiring improvement across all key areas. Established in September 2024, this inspection marks its first review, revealing significant gaps in pupils' knowledge due to disrupted education prior to their enrollment. The curriculum is still under development in various subjects, leading to inconsistencies in learning. Despite these challenges, the school is making progress in some areas, particularly in early reading, where initial teaching has begun to yield positive results for certain pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 43 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.42%
Girls: 25.58% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Pre-registration inspection |
| Proposed to open |
Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning when activities match their starting points.
- The school has started to implement an early reading programme with some success.
- Wider opportunities for pupils beyond academic programmes are beginning to take shape.
- Staff are determined to build positive relationships with pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum lacks clear sequencing and adaptation to meet individual pupils' needs.
- Staff subject knowledge is variable, affecting curriculum implementation.
- High rates of pupil absence are not being effectively tackled.
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