Alt Bridge School is an outstanding specialist provision school for pupils aged 11 to 19 years. Every pupil is valued and shares a determination to ensure that each individual achieves the best possible outcomes.
Alt Bridge offers a positive learning environment that strives to unlock all learners' academic potential whilst also directing the support they need to develop personally and socially.
Collaborative approaches are important, and Alt Bridge School values innovation and holds high expectations. They are committed to preparing pupils for a successful and fulfilling life beyond school and seek to develop strengths in employability, healthy living and positive relationships.
Why choose Alt Bridge School?
- Small class sizes
- Highly differentiated support
- Specialist ASC provision KS3-KS5
- Personalised learning
- Social and Communication Base
- Destinations include full-time employment
- Tailored qualifications, including Entry Level, Functional Skills, and GCSEs
- Ages 11-19 and beyond
- Specialist secondary SEN staff
- On-site Speech and Language support
- Complex needs addressed
- Extensive social mobility programme
- Building self-confidence
- Fostering self-esteem
- Individual support packages
- Tailored pupil centred transition plans
- Whole school PGL residential offered
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Children’s University
School information
- Principal: Mrs Natalie Menagh
- Age range: 11 to 19
- DfE number: 340/7013
- School capacity: 230
OFSTED rating
Outstanding (Last inspection: 12 March 2019) - the Ofsted report can be viewed here.
Transport
Admissions
If your child does not have an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP)
If your child does not have an EHCP, you must submit an application for a secondary place.
This also applies if your child is undergoing an EHC needs assessment but does not have an EHCP.
Upon receiving your secondary school offer, your child’s primary school will share information with the secondary school, including special education needs, as part of their transition process.
If your child has an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP)
Most children with an EHCP transfer to a mainstream secondary school. A small number transfer to a specialist school, but only after discussing it with you.
If your child is leaving primary school, we’ll discuss your preference(s) for a secondary school place at your child's year six annual review.
We will send you a final amended EHCP by 15 February informing you of your child’s allocated secondary school. The letter accompanying this will explain the next steps.