Linden Bridge School

A good academy special converter school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Linden Bridge School.

Worcester Park, KT47JW Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

75

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Good

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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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
30 January 2024
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Grafton Road
Worcester Park, KT47JW

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144233
Type
Academy special converter
Phase
Special
Address
Grafton Road, Worcester Park, KT4 7JW
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE HOWARD PARTNERSHIP TRUST
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
145
Free School Meals
32.0% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (145 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
4 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
9
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
145 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Belonging Respect Independence Diversity Growth Enjoyment

British Values permeate the Social, Moral and Cultural curriculum; Linden Bridge is a UNICEF Rights Respecting school and participates in Operation Encompass in partnership with Surrey Police and Surrey County Council.

Head Teacher's Message

Linden Bridge School is an academy Special School within The Howard Partnership Trust, providing specialist education for ages 4 to 19 with complex social communication needs and autism; it is a SEND teaching school offering specialist SEND and autism support, outreach and training.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Outdoor space with play equipment Covered play areas Gardens Outside gym equipment Indoor swimming pool Residential department (16 beds) School minibusses

Curriculum Highlights

Early Years Framework guidance for Early Years Residential Curriculum Gatsby Benchmark Framework for Careers Education TEACCH system integrated into Physical Education (PE) LifeWise curriculum for PHSE Access to high-quality progression mappings for writing and reading

Admissions Criteria

Linden Bridge is a special school for children aged 4-19 with Complex, Social and Communication Needs (CSCN). To be admitted, the school must be named by a local authority in the child’s Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

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