Silver Bridge School
URN: 147705 • TA1 3DL
Overview
- Name
- Silver Bridge School
- URN
- 147705
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Luke McKinley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01823795800
- Website
- Visit Silver Bridge School website
- Address
-
54 Silver Street, TA1 3DL
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Summary
Silver Bridge School is an independent special school located in Somerset, catering to students aged 6 to 19 with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, SPLD, and MLD. With a current enrolment of 54 pupils and a capacity of 65, the school aims to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages students to rediscover their love for learning. The school’s ethos focuses on creating a safe and inviting atmosphere, allowing students to thrive and redefine their educational experience.
The curriculum at Silver Bridge School is project-based, promoting collaboration and real-world learning. Students work in small groups on topics of interest, enabling them to take ownership of their education. In addition to traditional qualifications like GCSEs, the school offers accredited occupational qualifications, preparing students for life beyond school through practical experiences and community involvement.
Silver Bridge School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for adulthood, integrating a "Pathways to Adulthood" programme into their learning. This initiative focuses on developing essential skills for continuing education, employment, and independent living, ensuring that each student is well-equipped for their future.
The curriculum at Silver Bridge School is project-based, promoting collaboration and real-world learning. Students work in small groups on topics of interest, enabling them to take ownership of their education. In addition to traditional qualifications like GCSEs, the school offers accredited occupational qualifications, preparing students for life beyond school through practical experiences and community involvement.
Silver Bridge School places a strong emphasis on preparing students for adulthood, integrating a "Pathways to Adulthood" programme into their learning. This initiative focuses on developing essential skills for continuing education, employment, and independent living, ensuring that each student is well-equipped for their future.
Useful links
- Academic Calendar (calendar)
- Virtual Tour (other)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Frequently Asked Questions (other)
- Headteacher’s Message (other)
- School Information (other)
- The Spaghetti Bridge Mission (other)
- Career Opportunities (other)
- Research (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Marchant Holliday School (66.1)
- Shapwick School (63.4)
- Dovecote School (62.8)
- Fiveways Special School (62.0)
- Wells Cathedral School (60.9)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 54 | 33 | 21 | 65 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 65 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 47 | 32 | 15 | 65 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 47 | 32 | 15 | 65 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 35 | 24 | 11 | 35 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 35 |
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