The Bridge School
Community special school in Telford (Telford and Wrekin).
Location
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Our aim is that all pupils achieve and progress in an environment where they are safe, happy and treated with respect at all times. We are committed to sustaining outstanding teaching and provision for our pupils and to work in partnership with parents and carers. The Bridge School, Waterloo Road, Telford, TF1 5NQ
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
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Key facts
- URN
- 123635
- 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
- Telford and Wrekin
- Constituency
- The Wrekin
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 0 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Sara Venn | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Elizabeth Hyner | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Rebecca Holder | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Terry Hewitt | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Carl Bailey | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Clare Hollinshead | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Emily Tracey | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Anthony Chester-McCabe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Miss Christine Robson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Davis | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2015 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Rachael Stretch | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2014 · until 2030 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 1 November 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