Valley Bridge School
URN: 150712 • Gloucester GL4 0UF
Overview
- Name
- Valley Bridge School
- URN
- 150712
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 33.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Geeta Verrell (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01452227300
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Lane, Gloucester GL4 0UF
Summary
Valley Bridge School is an independent special school located in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, 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 43 pupils and a capacity for 52, the school focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that allows each child to thrive. The ethos of the school is centred around removing barriers to learning and fostering a sense of safety and belonging.
The curriculum at Valley Bridge is project-based, encouraging 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. The school also offers a range of accredited qualifications, including GCSEs and vocational courses, to prepare students for their future pathways, whether in further education or employment.
Valley Bridge prioritises individualised support, providing students with guidance and resources tailored to their unique needs. The school's "Pathways to Adulthood" programme ensures that as students approach the end of their schooling, they receive focused preparation for their next steps in life, fostering independence and confidence.
The curriculum at Valley Bridge is project-based, encouraging 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. The school also offers a range of accredited qualifications, including GCSEs and vocational courses, to prepare students for their future pathways, whether in further education or employment.
Valley Bridge prioritises individualised support, providing students with guidance and resources tailored to their unique needs. The school's "Pathways to Adulthood" programme ensures that as students approach the end of their schooling, they receive focused preparation for their next steps in life, fostering independence and confidence.
Useful links
- Academic Calendar (calendar)
- Virtual Tour (other)
- The Spaghetti Bridge Mission (other)
- Care (other)
- Research (other)
- Home (other)
- About Us (other)
- Frequently Asked Questions (other)
- Headteacher’s Message (other)
- School Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Milestone School (68.6)
- The Milestone School (60.0)
- Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls (55.9)
- Hartmore School (55.8)
- The Altus School (51.1)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 6 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 52
- Pupils
- 43
- Boys
- 32
- Girls
- 11
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2024-08-06
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 43 | 32 | 11 | 52 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 52 |
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