Cann Bridge School
Community special school in Plymouth (Plymouth).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Welcome to Cann Bridge School, where we have a rich history of providing exceptional support and education to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Originally established as Downham School (Plymstock) in 1963, the school was renamed Cann Bridge School in September 2012, when it relocated and was rebuilt on the Tor Bridge Partnership Site in Estover. It is an honour to serve as the fourth Headteacher of Cann Bridge School.
Since joining in January 2023, I've had the privilege of leading a dedicated and progressive team of professionals. Together, we are committed to our school's strong vision and values, always advocating for the best interests of our learners. We strive for excellence, fostering positive opportunities and outcomes for each individual within our community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Choir
- Dance
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Gardening
- Basketball
- Climbing
- Football
- Mindfulness
- Swimming
- Forest School
- Trauma Informed Schools
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 113645
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Plymouth
- Constituency
- Plymouth Moor View
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (8 current, 2 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Karen Deborah Williams | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Lynsay Higgins | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Anthony Edward Carson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Kate Higgins | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Jackie Carter | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Miss Katie McCarthy | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Carla Jayne Bennett | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Shane Derek Baker | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 |
| Mr Robert Lomax Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
| Mrs Michelle Louise Prue Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record