Newbridge School

Special
Academy
Ages 2 to 19

Ofsted: Outstanding

161 Gresham Drive, Romford, RM6 4TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Newbridge School is a special school in Redbridge for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 93 schools in Redbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 July 2013, report published 24 July 2013

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

13 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

198 pupils on roll, with places for 175

Eligible for free school meals50%

50%, 23.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language61.6%

61.6%, 40 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2%

2%, 12.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan98%

98%, 92 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Newbridge School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Little Heath School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 0.3
Hatchside School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Endeavour House School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Not published
The Compass School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Oak House School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ASTRUM MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Angela Murphy
Phone: 02085907272
Website: newbridgeschool.astrum-mat.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: 161 Gresham Drive, Romford, RM6 4TR
Local authority: Redbridge
URN: 144875

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.