Forest Bridge School
Braywick Road, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Forest Bridge School is a special school in Maidenhead for ages 4 to 19. It is one of the 83 schools in Windsor and Maidenhead. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 June 2018, report published 17 July 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
Pupils are happy and proud ambassadors of their inclusive school. They appreciate how staff listen to them and respond to their needs quickly. Staff build positive relationships with pupils. They sensitively help pupils learn strategies to successfully manage their behaviour and emotions. High expectations are part and parcel of everyday routines. The care and attention given to pupils ensures that their self-confidence and social skills grow exponentially. Pupils feel safe. They make friends and learn that they are valued and appreciated. For many pupils, Forest Bridge School ignites their curiosity and enthusiasm for education. As one pupil said, 'This school is like my second home.' Pupils have many opportunities to develop their talents and interests. For example, they can learn to play musical instruments. They can also volunteer in the community and organise events to collect donations for causes they support. Pupils relish visiting the nearby shops to buy ingredients for the tasty meals and snacks they cook from scratch. Playtimes are joyful and active occasions. Pupils enjoy basketball, football and also working out in the outdoor gym. They wholeheartedly contribute to the life of the school by becoming members of the popular school council and in their roles as monitors.
What the school should improve
- There are some minor inconsistencies in how well the school's phonics programme is taught. As a result, some of the weakest readers do not learn to read quickly and confidently. The school should ensure that all staff are well trained and teach phonics effectively.
- Teachers do not consistently help pupils to make links with what they have learned previously. Consequently, pupils do not always remember and secure important knowledge as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers help pupils to make links in their learning so that they can learn more and remember more across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
133 pupils on roll, with places for 96
Schools near Forest Bridge School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eton Dorney Independent Therapeutic School | 2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Attainment 8: 12.2 |
| Manor Green School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Beech Lodge School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 4.8 |
| Arbour Vale School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Darul Madinah | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Free schools special
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- FOREST BRIDGE SCHOOL LTD
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Farnden
- Phone
- 01628202030
- Address
- Braywick Road, Braywick Park, Maidenhead, SL6 1BN
- Local authority
- Windsor and Maidenhead
- URN
- 142066
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.