The short version
85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 28
- Capacity
- 85%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
March 2024 | Inspection
Additional inspection
September 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
November 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
March 2010 | Inspection
Location
Kea Downs Road, Blackwater, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 8EG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Three Bridges a selective school?
Yes. Three Bridges has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Three Bridges's Ofsted rating?
Three Bridges was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Three Bridges?
Three Bridges currently has 28 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Three Bridges take?
Three Bridges caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Three Bridges?
Three Bridges is in Truro, TR4 8EG, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Three Bridges have a sixth form?
Yes, Three Bridges has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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