New Bridge School

A outstanding academy special converter school in Oldham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for New Bridge School.

Oldham, OL83PH Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-19 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

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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
10 February 2015
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
Roman Road
Hollinwood
Oldham, OL83PH
Phone
1618832401
Website
newbridgeschool.net

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138697
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Roman Road, Hollinwood, Oldham, OL8 3PH
Website
www.newbridgeschool.net
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
644
Free School Meals
57.3% (369 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (644 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.5%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
40.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
644 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Creating Meaningful Futures"

We are Caring We are Creative We are Inspiring We are Passionate We are Innovative We Trust Each Other

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Gavin Lyons, emphasising creating meaningful futures, personalised learning, partnerships with families, and holistic education.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

After School Club Holiday Club

Sports

Sports (Leisure) Duke of Edinburgh

Facilities

Bright and attractive classrooms ICT rooms Theatre Recording studios Hydrotherapy pool Specialised provision for pupils on the autistic spectrum

Curriculum Highlights

Core curriculum includes English, Maths, ICT and Living Skills Pathways focus: Lumenus, Activ8, Digit4All and Community Living Subject groupings and options include Art (Leisure), Music (Leisure), Dance and Drama Well-Being Programme, Dance and Drama Performance, Duke of Edinburgh, Sports (Leisure) Pupils taught in mixed-ability groups in Years 10 and 11 with seven lessons of their Pathway per week Technology: iPads are used to support learning

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

After School Club runs from 3:10pm to 4:45pm (Mon–Thu) with a £5 per day charge. Holiday Clubs run during October, February, Easter and May half terms and for the first four weeks of the Summer holidays, at £15 per day. After School Club is currently available at New Bridge School and New Bridge Learning Centre; Holiday Club is based at New Bridge School (Roman Road) site. Booking and communications are via Arbor; activities include arts and crafts, swimming, sports, etc.

SEND Provision

New Bridge School is a specialist school for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) developed to meet the needs of students with an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) from the age of 11 up to 19. The school also has specialised provision for pupils who may be on the autistic spectrum.

Admissions Criteria

New Bridge School is a state of the art Secondary Special School for pupils with EHCP aged 11 to 19.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

After School Club: £5 per day; Holiday Club: £15 per day; School meals: £2.90 per day.

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