Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
URN: 133945 • Manchester M20 3FB
Overview
- Name
- Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit
- URN
- 133945
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 45.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Eyre (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01614341548
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridgelea Road, Manchester M20 3FB
Summary
Bridgelea Pupil Referral Unit, located in Manchester, serves a mixed-gender population of 112 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 94. The school is dedicated to supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, particularly those with Educational Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) or at risk of exclusion. With a strong emphasis on understanding and nurturing individual needs, Bridgelea aims to create a safe and supportive learning environment.
The curriculum at Bridgelea is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, focusing on social and emotional development alongside the statutory curriculum. Classes are small, typically comprising six to ten pupils, and are taught by qualified teachers supported by teaching assistants. The school prides itself on never having permanently excluded a child, using suspension only as a last resort to implement necessary changes in support.
Bridgelea is committed to fostering a sense of community and understanding among its pupils, families, and staff. As an accredited Nurturing School, it employs the six Nurture Principles to build resilience and positive self-beliefs in students, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and emotionally.
The curriculum at Bridgelea is designed to cater to the diverse needs of its students, focusing on social and emotional development alongside the statutory curriculum. Classes are small, typically comprising six to ten pupils, and are taught by qualified teachers supported by teaching assistants. The school prides itself on never having permanently excluded a child, using suspension only as a last resort to implement necessary changes in support.
Bridgelea is committed to fostering a sense of community and understanding among its pupils, families, and staff. As an accredited Nurturing School, it employs the six Nurture Principles to build resilience and positive self-beliefs in students, ensuring that each child can thrive academically and emotionally.
Useful links
- School Spider (other)
- Tweets by BridgeleaSchool (other)
- CoMLP Outreach Service (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rowan Tree Primary School (72.9)
- The Manchester Metropolitan University (68.7)
- Delamere School (67.1)
- Springside (65.6)
- Longford Park School (65.3)
Key details
- LA
- Manchester
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 94
- Pupils
- 112
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 92.90
- Open date
- 2002-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 112 | 99 | 13 | 94 | 92.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 103 | 94 | 9 | 94 | 88.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 76 | 68 | 8 | 94 | 85.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 76 | 68 | 8 | 94 | 85.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 72 | 63 | 9 | 94 | 84.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 63 | 55 | 8 | 94 | 87.30 |
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