Bridge School Malvern is an independent special school in Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 24.
- Ages 11–24
- 56 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 24
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 56 (places for 75)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susan Hornby
- Opened
- 3 May 2016
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 142833
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Worcestershire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Independent school standards: all standards met.
Contact and getting there
Unit 2, Hanley Workshops, Hanley Swan, WR8 0DX
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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- Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 4.1 miles
All SEND schools in Worcestershire
By need in Worcestershire: Autism (18) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (6) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3)
Questions about Bridge School Malvern
How do I get a place at Bridge School Malvern?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Bridge School Malvern. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Bridge School Malvern take?
Aged 11 to 24, boys and girls.
What is Bridge School Malvern’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Bridge School Malvern?
Unit 2, Hanley Workshops, Hanley Swan, WR8 0DX, in Worcestershire.
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