The Constance Bridgeman Centre, Ilford: SEND school

The Constance Bridgeman Centre is a pupil referral unit in Ilford, Redbridge, for children and young people aged 14 to 16.

Ages 14–16
21 pupils

School details

Type: Pupil referral unit
Ages: 14 to 16
Boys and girls: Boys and girls
Pupils: 21
Headteacher: Mr Ernest Regisford (Headteacher)
Free school meals: 71.4% of pupils eligible
Council: Redbridge
School reference (URN): 102794

How to get a place

3 steps

Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Redbridge council, rather than applied for directly.
If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.

Redbridge SENDIASS Redbridge Local Offer How EHC plans work

Questions to ask when you visit

8 questions to tick off as you go

How many children are in each class, and how many adults?
Which therapies happen in school (speech and language, occupational therapy, physiotherapy), and how often?
What training do staff have in my child’s needs?
How do you help children who are anxious, overwhelmed or in distress?
How will you keep in touch with me day to day?
How does home-to-school transport work?
What happens at the big changes: starting, moving up, and leaving at 16 or 19?
Can my child visit first, or have a settling-in period?

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Ofsted

Graded by area, February 2025; school remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (March 2023)

Inspected in February 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.

Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
SafeguardingEffective

Since then: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, March 2023).

Read the Ofsted report

Contact and getting there

Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT

020 3960 0649 School website

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about The Constance Bridgeman Centre

How do I get a place at The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

Places at The Constance Bridgeman Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Redbridge council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.

What ages does The Constance Bridgeman Centre take?

Aged 14 to 16, boys and girls.

What is The Constance Bridgeman Centre’s Ofsted rating?

There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.

Where is The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT, in Redbridge.

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