Silver Bridge School
Other independent special school · Ages 6–19 · Somerset
Silver Bridge School is an independent special school in Somerset for ages 6–19.
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Key facts
- Address
- 54 Silver Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 3DL
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–19
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 58 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- z of pupils eligible
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade
Strengths
- “Inclusivity is at the heart of Silver Bridge School.”
- “Pupils accept one another as unique individuals.”
- “Adults understand pupils’ needs well and provide effective support.”
To improve
- “Despite this, the academic curriculum does not always make clear what essential knowledge pupils must learn before tackling more complex concepts.”
- “This means that some pupils find it more difficult to build their knowledge.”
- “However, the reading curriculum beyond phonics has not been carefully considered.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 June 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.9 | 46 |
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 Somerset.
- King's College Taunton 0.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Willow Vale School 0.5 mi School remains Good
- Queen's College 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Sky Academy 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Taunton Preparatory School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Taunton School 1.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Selworthy Special School 1.5 mi School remains Good
- Park House School 1.6 mi No Ofsted grade