THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL
Other independent special school · Ages 14–25 · Thornton Heath, Southwark
THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is an independent special school in Thornton Heath, Southwark for ages 14–25.
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Key facts
- Address
- Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AA
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 14–25
- Council
- Southwark
- Pupils on roll
- 30 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
- “The school puts in much thought and effort to ensure that every pupil’s transition into this school is smooth and successful.”
- “Well-trained and caring staff build up strong and trustful working relationships with pupils.”
- “They pay close attention to pupils’ individual needs and celebrate every small step of success that they achieve.”
To improve
- “Pupils who join this school tend to display challenging behaviours.”
- “This is especially the case when they get into a heightened emotional state.”
- “However, the school’s phonics programme is not delivered as well as it should be.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 19 January 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
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