Chapel Bridge School
URN: 149593 • Plymouth PL1 3JL
Overview
- Name
- Chapel Bridge School
- URN
- 149593
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Wadsworth (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01752746333
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 99 Craigie Drive, Plymouth PL1 3JL
Summary
Chapel Bridge School is an independent special school located in Plymouth, catering to mixed-gender students aged 6 to 19 with special educational needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, SPLD, and MLD. The school offers a supportive and creative environment designed to empower neurodiverse young people, focusing on their individual needs and fostering a sense of safety and belonging.
The curriculum at Chapel Bridge School is project-based, encouraging collaboration and real-world learning experiences. Students engage in small group work on topics of interest, allowing them to take an active role in their education and develop essential skills for the 21st century. The school also provides a range of accredited qualifications, including GCSEs and vocational courses, alongside a dedicated "Pathways to Adulthood" programme to prepare students for life beyond school.
Chapel Bridge School prioritises the integration of personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE), as well as relationships and sex education (RSE), throughout its curriculum. This holistic approach ensures that students not only achieve academically but also develop the necessary skills for independent living and future employment.
The curriculum at Chapel Bridge School is project-based, encouraging collaboration and real-world learning experiences. Students engage in small group work on topics of interest, allowing them to take an active role in their education and develop essential skills for the 21st century. The school also provides a range of accredited qualifications, including GCSEs and vocational courses, alongside a dedicated "Pathways to Adulthood" programme to prepare students for life beyond school.
Chapel Bridge School prioritises the integration of personal, social, health, and economic education (PSHE), as well as relationships and sex education (RSE), throughout its curriculum. This holistic approach ensures that students not only achieve academically but also develop the necessary skills for independent living and future employment.
Useful links
- Academic Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Frequently Asked Questions (other)
- Headteacher’s Message (other)
- School Information (other)
- Virtual Tour (other)
- The Spaghetti Bridge Mission (other)
- Care (other)
- Research (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Mill Ford School (66.0)
- Woodlands School (63.4)
- A.C.E - Alternative Complementary Education (60.2)
- University of Plymouth (58.7)
- Brook Green Centre for Learning (58.6)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 73 | 55 | 18 | 100 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 35 | 23 | 12 | 100 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 62 |
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