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The Bridge at HLC

Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, Shropshire, TF1 5NQ, Telford and Wrekin


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
228
Ages
319
Gender
Mixed
Summary

With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates strong overall performance and high parent satisfaction, with 96% of parents recommending it. While there is limited data on key stage 2 outcomes, the school is rated highly compared to 89% of other institutions, indicating a positive environment for learning.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 1 July 2025
Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Parent View (22 responses)
4.3
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
5% disagree
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
School supports development
96%
School has high expectations
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.6%
Black African6.6%
Asian Indian4.8%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Black Other1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Other0.9%
White Irish0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Location
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52.70099, -2.48680 · TF1 5NQ

School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN123635
School typeCommunity special school

Frequently asked questions
What is The Bridge at HLC rated by Ofsted?

The Bridge at HLC was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.

Is The Bridge at HLC a good school?

The Bridge at HLC scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about The Bridge at HLC?

Based on 22 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Bridge at HLC receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.

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