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 |
| School Website | www.thebridgeschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1952387108 |
| 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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
| 20 September 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 16 January 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 08 May 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 24 February 2010 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 14 November 2006 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 18 November 2002 | Full inspection | View |
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 |
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
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Telford College
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 16-99, Gender: Mixed
Address: Haybridge Road, , TF1 2NP