The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- FSM
- 45%
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mrs Emily Tracey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase
Secondary · 452m away
Hadley Learning Community - Primary Phase
Primary · 452m away
Millbrook Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 934m away
Meadows Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Wrekin College
Independent · 1.6km away
Short Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Apley Wood Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Teagues Bridge Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bridge at HLC's Ofsted rating?
The Bridge at HLC was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bridge at HLC?
The Bridge at HLC currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bridge at HLC take?
The Bridge at HLC caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is The Bridge at HLC?
The Bridge at HLC is in Telford, TF1 5NQ, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bridge at HLC have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bridge at HLC has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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