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Silver Bridge School

Other independent special school · TA1 3DL

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Silver Bridge School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 21 May 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages6 to 19
Pupils58
GenderMixed
Head teacherMs Cherry Beedle
Local authoritySomerset
Opened16 Jul 2020
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 147705.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSomersetEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.2.243.446.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.3%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%39.7%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.1%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 411--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census. School places come from the DfE capacity survey and do not include nursery, so unfilled places compare them with pupils outside nursery.

MeasureThis school
Pupils58
Girls23
Boys35
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.0
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.58

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Silver Bridge School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNot applicableKing's College TauntonOther independent school
Unrated
0.1 miPrimarySt George's Catholic SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.1 miPrimaryHoly Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.3 mi16 plusRichard Huish CollegeAcademy 16-19 converter
Unrated
0.4 miPrimarySt James Church SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.5 miSecondaryBishop Fox's SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHolway Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryNorth Town AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryParkfield Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryBlackbrook Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Silver Bridge School

What is Silver Bridge School's Ofsted rating?

Silver Bridge School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 21 May 2024.

How many pupils attend Silver Bridge School?

Silver Bridge School has 58 pupils aged 6 to 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.