Heather Bridge School
URN: 149595 • Yelverton PL20 6NN
Overview
- Name
- Heather Bridge School
- URN
- 149595
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kasim Langmead (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01822661444
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- , Yelverton PL20 6NN
Summary
Heather Bridge School is an independent special school located in Yelverton, Devon, catering to mixed-gender students aged 6 to 19 with specific needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, SLCN, SPLD, and MLD. With a current enrolment of 40 pupils and a capacity of 60, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes individual growth and learning.
The school employs a project-based curriculum that encourages collaboration and real-world learning experiences. Students engage in small group work, allowing them to explore topics of interest and develop essential skills for the 21st century. This approach aims to redefine the traditional educational experience, fostering a sense of ownership and agency in students' learning journeys.
In addition to academic qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills, Heather Bridge School offers accredited occupational qualifications to prepare students for life beyond school. The "Pathways to Adulthood" programme supports students in developing skills for continuing education, employment, and independent living, ensuring a smooth transition to their post-school destinations.
The school employs a project-based curriculum that encourages collaboration and real-world learning experiences. Students engage in small group work, allowing them to explore topics of interest and develop essential skills for the 21st century. This approach aims to redefine the traditional educational experience, fostering a sense of ownership and agency in students' learning journeys.
In addition to academic qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills, Heather Bridge School offers accredited occupational qualifications to prepare students for life beyond school. The "Pathways to Adulthood" programme supports students in developing skills for continuing education, employment, and independent living, ensuring a smooth transition to their post-school destinations.
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Nearby alternatives
- Quay View School (55.5)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 40 | 17 | 23 | 60 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 60 |
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