The Bridge School Sedgemoor is a not applicable school in Bridgwater, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Bridge School Sedgemoor currently has around 59 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 72.9% boys and 27.1% girls. Around 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (52.5%). other white pupils make up about 11.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Westonzoyland Road, Bridgwater, TA6 5HT |
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| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Helen Farnell (Executive Headteacher) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134758 |
Ofsted inspection date: 17/09/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 75 |
| Number of Pupils: | 59 |
| Number of Boys: | 43 |
| Number of Girls: | 16 |
| White British | 52.50% | 31 |
| Other White | 11.90% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 8.50% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 6.80% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 5.10% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 3.40% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 3.40% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastover Primary School Wellington Road , TA6 5EX | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate Primary School Northgate , TA6 3EU | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St Francis CofE VA Primary School Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5BP | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John and St Francis Church School Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5BP | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgemoor Manor Community Junior School Parkway , TA6 4QX | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bridgwater Community School Parkway , TA6 4QY | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Blake School Hamp Avenue , TA6 6AW | 2out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity School Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chilton Trinity Chilton Street , TA6 3JA | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haygrove School Durleigh Road , TA6 7HW | - not rated | 2,280 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Centre Somerset College Group Bath Road , TA6 4PZ | - not rated | 692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater College Academy Parkway , TA6 4QY | 2out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Sedgemoor Westonzoyland Road , TA6 5HT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sedgemoor Centre New Prospects , TA6 5HT | - not rated | 254 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Monmouth Centre The Methodist Church Hall , 5 Monmouth Street TA6 5EQ | - not rated | 433 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Albert Street , Friarn Centre TA6 3RD | - not rated | 1,131 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Polden Bower School Bower Lane , TA6 4GU | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.