The Bridge at HLC

A outstanding community special school school in Telford and Wrekin. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Bridge at HLC.

Telford, TF15NQ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
8 May 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Waterloo Road
Hadley
Telford, TF15NQ
Phone
1952387108
Website
thebridgeschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123635
Type
Community special school
Phase
Special
Address
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NQ
Website
www.thebridgeschool.co.uk
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
213
Free School Meals
46.2% (98 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (213 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
13
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
213 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving for Excellence-Valuing Achievement"

Pupils/ Students are respected for who they are while all strive for each individual to make progress and achieve their potential. Respect is shown for pupils by staff ensuring that pupils: are the centre of every action of every one at all times; are never talked over and that all adult conversation is about supporting learning of the pupils; learn in an environment that is appropriate to the needs of the pupils e.g. bright and stimulating or low sensory arousal; are kept safe at all times; personal information and that of their family is kept confidential at all times. This includes no direct or indirect work comments on social media; work with adults who adhere to all school policies and procedures; work with staff who maximise all moments of the day to support pupil progress and achievement; have outstanding adult role models at all time Staff will work and support each other. They will: work together for the common goals of our school; always be focussed on pupils; have a can do attitude; be confidential at all times about our work, our pupils, their families and each other; be positive about each others' strengths and achievements and will help each other to improve constructively; be a positive role model for our pupils and our school; treat each other with respect and value each other; seek solutions to any problems positively and professionally; set and achieve high standards; celebrate the success of others; respect and value each person’s individuality, differences and beliefs operating within the school policies and procedures

UNICEF Rights Respecting School Level One; Charter adopted for rights of children.

Head Teacher's Message

Head Teacher message emphasising safe, happy environment, progress, partnership with parents, and commitment to outstanding teaching.

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