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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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