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The Bridge School Sedgemoor - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Bridge School Sedgemoor
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The Bridge School Sedgemoor
- All-through
- Bridgwater TA6 5HT
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| The quality of education | Good |
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Academic Progress: Staff assess and review progress individually, showing determination for good pupil achievement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show respect for staff and one another; high expectations are consistently met.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: High staff-to-pupil ratios help maintain a calm, personalized approach, ensuring engagement and progress.
Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress in subjects like mathematics, science, and art.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Discriminatory or unkind behaviors are consistently challenged.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Personalized pathways and immediate assessment support learning improvement.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Staff ensure high expectations and monitor pupil engagement consistently.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are motivated and feel valued through targeted training.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Subjects like math ensure systematic knowledge building.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale has been low due to funding cuts but is improving with support.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Adapting well to new roles; staff absences have significantly reduced.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Too few staff trained in early reading, affecting consistency.
Communication with Parents: Staff communicate well with schools and other professionals.
Communication with Parents: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Pupils receive phone calls and postcards home celebrating successes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have ensured stable during funding cuts; the management committee monitors effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Improving academic curriculum and using partnerships for training.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: New roles aim to share effective practices across school sites.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Meticulous checks ensure all staff understand policies; safeguarding training is provided.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders and staff are vigilant with rigorous oversight on safety issues.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Positive staff-pupil relationships aid reengagement.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: School creates an open and positive culture prioritizing pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Range of qualifications including functional skills and GCSEs, with practical skills like food and hygiene.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils move to successful destinations, including local colleges.
Career Counselling Services: Personalised pathways into further education and employment are provided.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Pupils receive well-considered career advice.
Support for SEND: Personalized curriculum for pupils with medical needs, adapted through weekly assessments.
Support for SEND: Focus on understanding and meeting pupils' SEND needs effectively.
Subjects Offered: Strong curriculum in mathematics, science, art; humanities needs conceptual clarity.
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About Us
The Bridge School Sedgemoor is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 59 students from age 5-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bridge School Sedgemoor
Local authority ratio 19 : 1