Newbridge School
Academy special converter · Ages 2–19 · Romford, Redbridge
Newbridge School is a special school in Romford, Redbridge for ages 2–19 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 26 February 2025.
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Key facts
- Address
- 161 Gresham Drive, Romford, RM6 4TR
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 2–19
- Council
- Redbridge
- Pupils on roll
- 198 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 50% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 26 February 2025
Strengths
- “This is a school where pupils’ futures are at the heart of all decisions made.”
- “Staff are highly motivated to prepare pupils well for their lives beyond school.”
- “Staff focus on equipping pupils with the skills they need to participate in society and to be as independent as possible.”
To improve
- “The school is refining processes to enable curriculum thinking to more precisely identify pupils next steps.”
- “However, the accreditation pathways for other students, to support them with their next steps in education, employment or training, is underdeveloped.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 4 April 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby special, independent and other schools
Straight-line distance, in Redbridge.
- The Constance Bridgeman Centre 0.3 mi Not judged
- Atam Academy 0.4 mi Good Last distance published
- Little Heath School 0.6 mi School remains Good
- Eastcourt Independent School 0.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Hatchside School 0.9 mi Good
- Endeavour House School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Seven Kings School 1.5 mi Improved significantly Last distance published
- Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1.5 mi Standards maintained Last distance published