The Bridge School
Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bridge School is a special school in Birmingham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 501 schools in Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2013, report published 10 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 April 2025
The Bridge School is a happy and enjoyable place to learn. Strong relationships between staff and pupils underpin much of the school's work. Staff are ambitious for all pupils and work hard to ensure that every child can be the best they can possibly be. Everyone is made to feel part of this inclusive school. Pupils complete tasks in lessons with eagerness and are supported extremely well by staff. At social times, pupils play together happily on the swings or the school climbing frame. Staff provide popular lunchtime activities, such as art and sensory clubs. Pupils feel safe in school and always have someone on hand to help them if needed. The school provides many wider enrichment opportunities for pupils. The school's 'Bridge to the future' includes 50 things for pupils to do before they leave school including leaf rubbing, gift wrapping and planting seeds. As well as this, pupils also take part in 'The Bridge's Got Talent' show performing songs and dancing. Pupils also visit a local water park where they enjoy bug hunting and mud painting. Parents and carers are extremely positive about the school. One parent, reflecting the views of many, said, 'The staff are amazing and put so much effort into teaching. They make learning fun.'
What the school should improve
- In some instances, support strategies set for pupils are not as precise as they could be. This means that it is sometimes unclear exactly what steps pupils need to take to build towards end of key stage outcomes. The school should continue to refine these strategies to help pupils make better progress from their starting points.
- On a few occasions, staff do not move pupils' learning on in lessons when they are secure in what they know and understand. This does not allow pupils to extend or deepen their learning. The school should ensure that pupils are given opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills further in order to meet the ambitious aims of the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
12 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
91 pupils on roll, with places for 90
Schools near The Bridge School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Smith School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Wilson Stuart School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 1.5 |
| The Pines Special School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 4.4 |
| New Horizon Academy | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Langley School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FORWARD EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Seager
- Phone
- 01214648265
- Address
- Coppice View Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B73 6UE
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- URN
- 144043
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.