The Bridge
Brentwood Road, Romford, London, RM1 2RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bridge is a special school in Havering for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 91 schools in Havering. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 November 2023, report published 24 January 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 November 2023
Pupils like coming to The Bridge. They feel safe and are happier than they have been for some time. The curriculum is adapted to help pupils to improve their mental health and well-being as well as catch-up with the learning that they might have missed. If pupils have fallen behind with reading and literacy, the school provides extra help so that they can access the rest of the curriculum. The school has established a strong and positive culture with high expectations for all pupils to do their best. Pupils treat each other with kindness and respect. Bullying is never tolerated. If there is ever any unkind behaviour, it is sorted out quickly. Pupils like their lessons and they work hard. Studies continue without interruptions because the school is a calm and orderly place to be. Sometimes, pupils need extra help to cope with their emotions. Staff spot these signs quickly and offer support in a considerate and respectful way. Teachers understand the needs of the pupils very well, and they adapt the curriculum for each pupil. Pupils learn about careers and the world of work and make plans for their future.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the curriculum steps are not laid out as clearly as they are in other subjects. This means that in these subjects, pupils' learning is not as secure as it could be. The school should complete their work to refine these subjects, making sure that the key knowledge and skills that pupils need to know and remember are clearly set out in all subjects.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
10 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
29 pupils on roll, with places for 50
Schools near The Bridge
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Academy Ravensbourne | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Compass School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Oxlow Bridge School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Trinity School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Corbets Tey School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Other independent special school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Maria Jackson
- Phone
- 01708764370
- Address
- Brentwood Road, Romford, London, RM1 2RR
- Local authority
- Havering
- URN
- 145510
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.