Heather Bridge School

Other · Other independent special school · Ages 6–18 · Yelverton, Devon

Heather Bridge School is an other school in Yelverton, Devon for ages 6–18 (other independent special school).

Key facts

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade

“The school prioritises reengaging pupils with education.”
“The strong focus on relationships, that the school has adopted, results in pupils who feel safe and well cared for.”
“Pupils trust the adults they work with.”

“However, the effectiveness of this is stronger in meeting pupils’ social and emotional needs than it is for pupil’s academic needs.”
“Teaching is not consistently adapted precisely enough so that pupils learn as well as they could.”
“Sometimes, subject matter is not presented as clearly as it could be and activity choices are not fully thought through.”

Safeguarding: Effective

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Straight-line distance, in Devon.