The Bridge Short Stay School is a pupil referral unit in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester, for children and young people aged 7 to 16.
- Ages 7–16
- 59 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 59 (places for 50)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Stewart (Acting Headteacher)
- Opened
- 31 August 2012
- Free school meals
- 72.9% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Cheshire West and Chester
- School reference (URN)
- 138450
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 Cheshire West and Chester 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, May 2018; school remains Good (May 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2018. 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, May 2024).
Contact and getting there
Appleton Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7EP
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Hinderton School Special school · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.1 miles
- Woodlands Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Archers Brook SEMH Residential School Special school · Ages 9–16 0.8 miles
All SEND schools in Cheshire West and Chester
By need in Cheshire West and Chester: Autism (13) · SEMH (9) · Speech and language (8) · Moderate learning (7) · Severe learning (4) · PMLD (3) · Physical (2)
Questions about The Bridge Short Stay School
How do I get a place at The Bridge Short Stay School?
Places at The Bridge Short Stay School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Cheshire West and Chester 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 Short Stay School take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is The Bridge Short Stay School’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in May 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 Short Stay School?
Appleton Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7EP, in Cheshire West and Chester.
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