The Bridge Education Centre is a pupil referral unit in Eastleigh, Hampshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 10 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 10
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Bayliss (Headteacher)
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Hampshire
- School reference (URN)
- 115838
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 Hampshire 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.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2015; school remains Good (February 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, February 2024).
Contact and getting there
2c Newtown Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Crestwood Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- Shakespeare Junior School Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.5 miles
- Cherbourg Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
By need in Hampshire: Autism (35) · SEMH (25) · Moderate learning (25) · Speech and language (22) · Hearing (16) · Severe learning (13) · Physical (12) · PMLD (9) · Dyslexia and SpLD (9) · Vision (9) · Multi-sensory (5)
Questions about The Bridge Education Centre
How do I get a place at The Bridge Education Centre?
Places at The Bridge Education Centre are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Hampshire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does The Bridge Education Centre take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Bridge Education Centre’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Bridge Education Centre?
2c Newtown Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DB, in Hampshire.
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