Bridge School Malvern

URN: 142833 • Hanley Swan WR8 0DX

Overview

Name
Bridge School Malvern
URN
142833
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
70.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Susan Hornby (since 2025)
Telephone
01684311632
Website
Visit
Address
Unit 2, Hanley Swan WR8 0DX

Summary

Bridge School Malvern is an independent special school located in Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, catering to students with special educational needs. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 69 pupils, with a capacity for 75. All students are admitted based on an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are referred by the Local Authority. The school operates two sites: the secondary school in a rural setting and the Bridge Business Centre for sixth form students in Barnards Green, where learners can continue their education up to the age of 24.

The school’s ethos prioritises emotional and social well-being, recognising its importance in fostering confidence and self-esteem among students. Bridge School Malvern offers a therapeutic approach to education, enabling pupils to achieve personal growth and progress towards City and Guilds qualifications that prepare them for future employment and independent living.

Community engagement is also a key aspect of the school’s mission, as it aims to support students in transitioning from secondary education to further education or the workforce. The school encourages parental involvement and is actively seeking to expand its Governing Board, reflecting its commitment to collaborative development and support for its students.

Key details

LA
Worcestershire
Age range
11 - 24
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
75
Pupils
69
Boys
45
Girls
24
FSM %
Open date
2016-05-03
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Worcestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 69 45 24 75
2024-09-11 63 41 22 75
2023-09-11 52 36 16 75 0.00
2022-09-11 52 36 16 75 0.00
2021-09-11 41 28 13 75 0.00
2020-09-11 41 29 12 75 0.00

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