Bridge Street School is an alternative provision academy in Derby for children and young people aged 5 to 16.
- Ages 5–16
- 79 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 79 (places for 100)
- Headteacher
- Ms Libby Macpherson (Executive Head)
- Part of
- Respect Collaboration Trust
- Opened
- 1 November 2025
- Free school meals
- 55.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Derby
- School reference (URN)
- 151935
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 Derby 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
Graded by area, November 2024
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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By need in Derby: Autism (14) · SEMH (12) · Speech and language (9) · Moderate learning (9) · Severe learning (7) · Hearing (7) · Physical (7) · PMLD (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Vision (5) · Multi-sensory (5)
Questions about Bridge Street School
How do I get a place at Bridge Street School?
Places at Bridge Street School are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Derby council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Bridge Street School take?
Aged 5 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Bridge Street School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Bridge Street School?
Bridge Street, Derby, DE1 3LB, in Derby.
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