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The Bridge Short Stay School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Bridge Short Stay School
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The Bridge Short Stay School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Cheshire West and Chester CH65 7EP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils develop confidence and make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show good attitudes to learning and improving behaviour.
Academic Progress: Pupils gain nationally recognised qualifications, including GCSEs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils develop positive relationships and learn to trust adults.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers know their subjects well and combine this with an understanding of pupils' needs.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers benefit from local specialist leaders and productive partnerships.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge and good relationships with pupils.
Qualifications and Training: Staff debrief time supports identifying training needs.
Current Educational Practices: Assessment ensures gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge are addressed.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel supported but need more training on new curriculums.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are regularly communicated with about their children's progress.
Communication: School maintains regular communication with parents regarding progress and concerns.
Opportunities for Involvement: School works well with families on attendance.
Communication: School identifies barriers to attendance with families.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents view school positively according to Ofsted survey.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Senior leaders update staff on follow-up actions daily.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Headteacher and governors have clear priorities for school improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Management committee actively sets strategic direction.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum refinements target specific pupil challenges.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are aware of possible safeguarding concerns and follow procedures efficiently.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils show tolerance and respect, with reduced bullying incidents.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe, secure, and happy at school.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School provides encouragement and effective support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Offers a range of extra-curricular activities like outdoor pursuits and museum visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities help develop self-confidence and apply independent living skills.
Extracurricular Offerings: Opportunities to learn outside classroom.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Visits deepen knowledge; promotes tolerance.
Outdoor Facilities: Hands-on activities like building a pond in the garden.
Career Counselling Services: Good careers education with successful transitions to further education.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils see the attraction of learning new work-related skills through 'taster days.'
Career Counselling Services: Ensures readiness for next education stage.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils ready for education, employment or training.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Good assessment and teaching for pupils with SEN/DD enabling good progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Identifies additional needs quickly and accurately.
Subjects Offered: Offers GCSEs in English, mathematics, science, art, physical education, and history.
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About Us
The Bridge Short Stay School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cheshire, North West.
It has 58 students from age 7-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 4 : 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 - 22nd Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd 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 | 23rd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
4 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bridge Short Stay School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1