The Bridge School, based in Runcorn, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 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 currently has around 61 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 65.6% boys and 34.4% girls. Around 72.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.8%).
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: | Chadwick Road, Runcorn, WA7 1PW |
| Website: | www.thebridge.halton.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01928581301 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Halton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Aarron Stafford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134321 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/01/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 60 |
| Number of Pupils: | 61 |
| Number of Boys: | 40 |
| Number of Girls: | 21 |
| White British | 91.80% | 56 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 3.30% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.60% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Nursery School Stonehills Lane , WA7 5XB | - not rated | 1,513 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astmoor Primary School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor County Junior School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Astmoor County Infant School Kingshead Close , Castlefields WA7 2JE | - not rated | 569 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Conwy Court , Castlefields WA7 2JJ | 3out of 4 | 708 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Primary School Conwy Court , Castlefields WA7 2JJ | - not rated | 708 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Priory High School Castlefields Avenue East , WA7 2NT | - not rated | 1,421 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic High School Grangeway , Halton Lodge WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chads Catholic and Church of England High School Grangeway , WA7 5YH | - not rated | 2,172 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Heath School Clifton Road , WA7 4SY | - not rated | 2,875 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | 3out of 4 | 1,449 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Latham Avenue , WA7 5DX | - not rated | 1,449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridge School Chadwick Road , Astmoor WA7 1PW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| KS4 PRU Chadwick Road , Astmoor Industrial Estate WA7 1PW | - not rated | 48 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Rivacre Brook Westways , Hooton Park Lane CH65 1AN | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fair Holme 170 Greenway Road , WA7 4NN | - not rated | 2,945 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hope Corner School 70 Clifton Road , Runcorn WA7 4TD | - not rated | 3,010 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.