The Bridge School is a special academy in Birmingham for children and young people aged 2 to 11. It supports autism, severe learning and PMLD.
- Ages 2–11
- 91 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 91 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Seager (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Forward Education Trust
- Opened
- 1 April 2017
- Free school meals
- 58.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Birmingham
- School reference (URN)
- 144043
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, severe learning and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Birmingham (11)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Birmingham (4)
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 Birmingham council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, November 2013; standards maintained (April 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in November 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, April 2025).
Contact and getting there
Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Sutton Park Primary Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Lindens Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- Meadow View Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
All SEND schools in Birmingham
By need in Birmingham: Autism (52) · Speech and language (18) · Moderate learning (16) · Severe learning (12) · Hearing (9) · Physical (7) · Vision (6) · SEMH (5) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (4)
Questions about The Bridge School
How do I get a place at The Bridge School?
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 The Bridge School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does The Bridge School support?
Autism, severe learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Bridge School take?
Aged 2 to 11, boys and girls.
What is The Bridge School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is The Bridge School?
Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UE, in Birmingham.
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