The Bridge School, Runcorn: pupil referral unit, ages 11

The Bridge School is a pupil referral unit in Runcorn, Halton, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.

Ages 11–16
68 pupils
Ofsted: Good

School details

Type: Pupil referral unit
Ages: 11 to 16
Boys and girls: Boys and girls
Pupils: 68 (places for 60)
Headteacher: Mr Aarron Stafford (Head Teacher)
Opened: 1 September 2003
Free school meals: 82.4% of pupils eligible
Council: Halton
School reference (URN): 134321

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 Halton 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.

Halton SENDIASS Halton 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

Rated Good, January 2017; school remains Good (July 2023)

Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in January 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.

Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective

Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, July 2023).

Read the Ofsted report

Contact and getting there

Chadwick Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, WA7 1PW

01928 581301 School website

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Other SEND schools nearby

Astmoor Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 0.3 miles
The Brow Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
The Grange School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles

All SEND schools in Halton

By need in Halton: Speech and language (10) · Autism (6) · SEMH (6) · Severe learning (4) · Moderate learning (2)

Questions about The Bridge School

How do I get a place at The Bridge School?

Places at The Bridge School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Halton 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 School take?

Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.

What is The Bridge School’s Ofsted rating?

Rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023 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 School?

Chadwick Road, Astmoor, Runcorn, WA7 1PW, in Halton.

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