The Bridge
URN: 116572 • Southampton SO16 7DP
Overview
- Name
- The Bridge
- URN
- 116572
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Coral Romain (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- 3 Bassett Avenue, Southampton SO16 7DP
Summary
The Bridge is an independent special school located in Southampton, catering to a mixed-gender student body with a capacity of 30 students. The school focuses on providing tailored educational support for children on the autism spectrum, fostering an inclusive environment that promotes understanding and acceptance of autism in everyday life.
The ethos of The Bridge is rooted in collaboration and support, as highlighted by the Information, Advice & Guidance service offered by Autism Hampshire. This service aims to assist parents, caregivers, and professionals by addressing individual needs and challenges, ensuring that students receive the necessary guidance to thrive both academically and socially.
The school is part of a broader community initiative led by Autism Hampshire, which provides resources and training to create autism-friendly environments in educational and workplace settings. This commitment to community engagement and support underscores The Bridge's mission to empower students and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of autism with confidence and resilience.
The ethos of The Bridge is rooted in collaboration and support, as highlighted by the Information, Advice & Guidance service offered by Autism Hampshire. This service aims to assist parents, caregivers, and professionals by addressing individual needs and challenges, ensuring that students receive the necessary guidance to thrive both academically and socially.
The school is part of a broader community initiative led by Autism Hampshire, which provides resources and training to create autism-friendly environments in educational and workplace settings. This commitment to community engagement and support underscores The Bridge's mission to empower students and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of autism with confidence and resilience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rosewood Free School (70.2)
- Great Oaks School (64.1)
- Springwell School (63.1)
- Marchwood Park Hospital School (62.7)
- Southampton Hospital School (62.7)
Key details
- LA
- Southampton
- Age range
- 16 - 25
- Boarders
- Children's home (Boarding school)
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 30
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1971-09-15
- Close date
- 2015-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 30 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 30 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 30 |
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