What ages does Newcastle Bridges School teach?

Newcastle Bridges School teaches children aged 2 to 19. It is a special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Who is the headteacher of Newcastle Bridges School?

The headteacher of Newcastle Bridges School is Dr Anna Wilson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.

Has Newcastle Bridges School been inspected?

Ofsted has inspected Newcastle Bridges School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.

How many pupils are at Newcastle Bridges School?

Newcastle Bridges School has 73 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 19.

Is Newcastle Bridges School a faith school?

No. Newcastle Bridges School has no designated religious character.

Is Newcastle Bridges School part of an academy trust?

Newcastle Bridges School is part of PROSPER LEARNING TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.

Does Newcastle Bridges School publish exam results?

OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Newcastle Bridges School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

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Newcastle Bridges School

Newcastle Bridges School

Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU

Phase: Academies
School type: Academy alternative provision converter
Ages: 2 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Trust: PROSPER LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher: Dr Anna Wilson
Nursery provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sponsor: Prosper Learning Trust
Constituency: Newcastle upon Tyne North
Setting: Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Pupils on roll: 73
URN: 145361
Local authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Website: School website
Telephone: 01916053559

About this school

Newcastle Bridges School is a special academy in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. It teaches children aged 2 to 19 and has 73 pupils on roll.

Ofsted has inspected Newcastle Bridges School, and its latest judgement is set out below. Where the Department for Education has published them, its results and pupil characteristics appear below. Seeing a school for yourself shows what no page can, so arrange a visit before you apply.

Ofsted judgement

England: previous inspection framework

Inspected 11 May 2022 · short inspection

Outstanding

Confirmed by a short inspection, not a full one

Ofsted's most recent visit was a short inspection on 11 May 2022, where inspectors confirmed the school remains Outstanding. The school's last full inspection took place before September 2019, so its area grades are not part of Ofsted's current published data. Older reports are on the school's Ofsted page.

Read the full report on Ofsted's website

Trends over time

How Newcastle Bridges School has moved over recent years against the local and national picture. Every figure is shown in the table beneath its chart.

Pupils on roll

Year	This school
2022/23	33
2023/24	46
2024/25	74

School census, spring count each academic year.

School context

From the 2024/25 school census and absence figures.

Free school meals (last 6 years): 72.06%
English as an additional language: 1.4%

Location

Nearby schools

Westfield School
Independent schools · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

1.1 miles
Newcastle School for Boys
Independent schools · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

1.3 miles
NHS Choices College
Other types · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

1.4 miles
Dame Allan's Schools
Independent schools · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

1.5 miles
Mary Astell Academy
Academies · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

1.6 miles

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Emily Wilding Davison School Special schools
Hadrian School Special schools
Mary Astell Academy Academies
Moorbridge Local authority maintained schools
NHS Choices College Other types
Northern Counties School Special schools
Percy Hedley Hedleys College Other types
Percy Hedley School Special schools
Sir Charles Parsons School Special schools
Thomas Bewick School Academies
Trinity Academy Newcastle Academies

Common questions

What ages does Newcastle Bridges School teach?: Newcastle Bridges School teaches children aged 2 to 19. It is a special school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Who is the headteacher of Newcastle Bridges School?: The headteacher of Newcastle Bridges School is Dr Anna Wilson, as recorded in the Department for Education's register of schools.
Has Newcastle Bridges School been inspected?: Ofsted has inspected Newcastle Bridges School, and its latest judgement is set out in the inspection section on this page, with the framework and the date it was made.
How many pupils are at Newcastle Bridges School?: Newcastle Bridges School has 73 pupils on roll, teaching children aged 2 to 19.
Is Newcastle Bridges School a faith school?: No. Newcastle Bridges School has no designated religious character.
Is Newcastle Bridges School part of an academy trust?: Newcastle Bridges School is part of PROSPER LEARNING TRUST. Schools in a trust or federation share leadership and governance, but each keeps its own inspection record and results.
Does Newcastle Bridges School publish exam results?: OfferDay shows exam results for a school only where the Department for Education has published them, and none are shown for Newcastle Bridges School. That is usual for infant, nursery, special and independent schools, and for schools without recent published results.

School details come from the Department for Education's Get Information About Schools register. Inspection outcomes come from Ofsted, and exam results from the Department for Education's school performance service. This page was last updated on 10 July 2026.