Newcastle Bridges School
URN: 145361 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 3RU
Overview
- Name
- Newcastle Bridges School
- URN
- 145361
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 55.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Stafford (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01916053559
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 3RU
Summary
      Newcastle Bridges School is an academy alternative provision converter located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, catering to a diverse range of complex pupil needs. With a current enrolment of 74 students, the school prioritises inclusivity and aims to ensure that all pupils, regardless of their challenges, have equal access to educational opportunities. The school operates with a strong ethos centred on aspiration, integrity, kindness, and resilience.
The curriculum at Newcastle Bridges School is designed to support the individual needs of its students, fostering both academic and personal growth. The school places a significant emphasis on emotional wellbeing and offers various initiatives, including workshops and events that promote resilience and life skills. Additionally, the school collaborates with local organisations to enhance learning experiences and community engagement.
With a high percentage of students eligible for free school meals (72.10%), Newcastle Bridges School is committed to providing a supportive environment that addresses the socio-economic challenges faced by its pupils. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to ensure that every child can thrive academically and socially.
      The curriculum at Newcastle Bridges School is designed to support the individual needs of its students, fostering both academic and personal growth. The school places a significant emphasis on emotional wellbeing and offers various initiatives, including workshops and events that promote resilience and life skills. Additionally, the school collaborates with local organisations to enhance learning experiences and community engagement.
With a high percentage of students eligible for free school meals (72.10%), Newcastle Bridges School is committed to providing a supportive environment that addresses the socio-economic challenges faced by its pupils. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to ensure that every child can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Multi-Site School Website Design By Cleverbox (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Prosper Learning Trust (other)
- Join Our Trust Become a Prosper Learning Trust School (other)
- Register Your Interest (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Percy Hedley Hedleys College (60.2)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 74
- Boys
- 29
- Girls
- 45
- FSM %
- 72.10
- Open date
- 2018-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 74 | 29 | 45 | 72.10 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 46 | 26 | 20 | 74.40 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 62.50 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 62.50 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 25 | 11 | 14 | 55.00 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 37 | 21 | 16 | 52.20 | 
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