Bridgeway School
Church Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bridgeway School is a special school in Bamber Bridge for ages 9 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2024, report published 17 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 June 2024
Pupils receive an exceptional education at Bridgeway School. They develop the confidence, self-esteem and perseverance that they need to approach their next steps with success. Many parents and carers described the school as 'life-changing' for their child. The school has a remarkable impact on pupils, academically and socially. Many pupils achieve impressive outcomes. Pupils receive highly effective packages of support to meet their needs. These enable pupils to experience success when learning. Pupils rise to the high expectations that staff have of them. Pupils' behaviour improves dramatically over time because they feel listened to and valued. The school is a safe place and pupils build trusting relationships with staff. Pupils are happy in school. Pupils develop hopes and dreams for their future. An inspirational staff team provide the very best for them. Pupils benefit from a broad range of experiences outside of the classroom. For example, rock climbing, cycling and musical theatre. These experiences help pupils to play an active role in society.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
12 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
56 pupils on roll, with places for 56
Schools near Bridgeway School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coppice School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Cambian Red Rose School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 1.9 |
| Progress School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Ribble Autism School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Applebee Wood School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 9 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Susan Knight-Gill
- Phone
- 01772284435
- Address
- Church Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6EP
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 147206
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.