Two Bridges Academy is a special free school in Alveston, South Gloucestershire, for children and young people aged 2 to 19. It supports speech and language, autism, physical and 2 other needs.
- Ages 2–19
- 77 pupils
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 2 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 77 (places for 112)
- Headteacher
- Ms Carrie Osmond
- Part of
- Enable Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2024
- Free school meals
- 31.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- South Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 150732
Needs it supports
5 needs: speech and language, autism and 3 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
- Autism Other schools for this in South Gloucestershire (6)
- Speech, language and communication Other schools for this in South Gloucestershire (2)
Cognition and learning
- Severe learning difficulty Other schools for this in South Gloucestershire (3)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in South Gloucestershire (1)
Sensory and physical
- Physical disability Other schools for this in South Gloucestershire (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 South Gloucestershire 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
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, BS35 3JT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Castlefell School Independent · Ages 8–16 · Ofsted: Good 0.4 miles
- New Siblands School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 miles
- SGS Pegasus School Special school · Ages 4–18 3.9 miles
All SEND schools in South Gloucestershire
By need in South Gloucestershire: Autism (7) · Severe learning (4) · Speech and language (3) · Physical (3) · PMLD (2) · Hearing (2)
Questions about Two Bridges Academy
How do I get a place at Two Bridges Academy?
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 Two Bridges Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Two Bridges Academy support?
Speech, language and communication, autism, physical disability, 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 Two Bridges Academy take?
Aged 2 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Two Bridges Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Two Bridges Academy?
Vattingstone Lane, Alveston, BS35 3JT, in South Gloucestershire.
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