The Bridge at HLC
Details
| Age Range | 3-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Address | Waterloo Road, TF1 5NQ |
| URN | 123635 |
School Census
| Total | 213 |
| Girls/Boys | 48/165 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 22.5%/77.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 13.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 99 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2013 | Outstanding |
| 24/02/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/02/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -5.2 |
| Writing Progress | -5.3 |
| Maths Progress | -5.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.5 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -0.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.6 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 81% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 92% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 85% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 19% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
(0.05 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Waterloo Road, , TF1 5NU
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
(0.05 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Waterloo Road, , TF1 5NU
Millbrook Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Grainger Drive, , TF1 6UJ
Telford College
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 16-99, Gender: Mixed
Address: Haybridge Road, , TF1 2NP