Newbridge School is a special academy in Romford, Redbridge, for children and young people aged 2 to 19. It supports vision, hearing, speech and language and 3 other needs.
- Ages 2–19
- 198 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 198 (places for 175)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Angela Murphy (Headteacher)
- Part of
- Astrum Multi Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 August 2017
- Free school meals
- 48% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Redbridge
- School reference (URN)
- 144875
Needs it supports
6 needs: vision, hearing and 4 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in Redbridge (3)
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Redbridge (2)
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in Redbridge (1)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Redbridge (1)
Sensory and physical
- Hearing impairment Other schools for this in Redbridge (3)
- Visual impairment Other schools for this in Redbridge (2)
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 Redbridge 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
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, July 2013; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in July 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
161 Gresham Drive, Romford, RM6 4TR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Little Heath School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- Hatchside School Special school · Ages 2–7 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
- The Warren School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.0 mile
By need in Redbridge: Autism (7) · Speech and language (4) · Hearing (4) · Moderate learning (3) · Vision (3) · Physical (3) · SEMH (2) · Severe learning (2) · PMLD (2)
Questions about Newbridge School
How do I get a place at Newbridge 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 Newbridge School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Newbridge School support?
Visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication, moderate learning difficulty, 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 Newbridge School take?
Aged 2 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Newbridge School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Newbridge School?
161 Gresham Drive, Romford, RM6 4TR, in Redbridge.
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