Welcome to
Bridgeview Special School

Specialising in teaching children with
social, emotional and mental health difficulties.

Bridgeview Special School is an outstanding school for primary-aged children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. We take immense pride in our purpose-built environment, co-located with Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit, where staff work collaboratively with families and specialists to meet the unique needs of each child.

As part of Venn Academy Trust, our expert team shares their inclusive teaching practices and behaviour management expertise across the Trust and beyond.

Bridgeview Special School is a dynamic and nurturing environment where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to knowing each child and supporting them to achieve the targets within their Education, Health, and Care Plans. Our approach integrates personal development and academic learning, promoting individuality while encouraging the pursuit of excellence.

Classrooms at Bridgeview are designed to be flexible and responsive to the needs of each child. Pupils are encouraged to utilise all areas of the room, choosing to work on the floor, in a beanbag, under tables, or even with their feet in a foot spa. This approach widens pupils’ preferences, fosters engagement, and creates opportunities for success.

We ensure our children are well-prepared for the next stages of education and adulthood by promoting independent learning and inspiring ambition. Our staff are committed to supporting them every step of the way.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

  • Principal – Mr R Abrahamsen, Mrs M Hope

  • Executive Headteacher – Mrs N Witham

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Bridgeview Special School

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We are an outstanding school for primary school aged children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Part of the Venn Academy Trust.

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#magpie class enjoying role play and working on fine motor skills (cutting in the kitchen) #treetops

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In expressive communication, we read Commotion in the ocean. We enjoyed expressing ourselves using the characters in jelly #treetops

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In expressive communication, we read Commotion in the ocean. We enjoyed expressing ourselves using the characters in jelly #treetops

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In My play, #magpie class enjoyed using the outdoor area #treetops

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I matter…

The things I do and the words I say are meaningful.

I am important…

People care about me and listen to me when I use my voice.

I belong…

Bridgeview is my school and I am an important part of it.

Our Motto

We passionately believe in our motto, ‘I matter, I am important, I belong’. Many of our children and families have had an unsettled time in education before arriving at Bridgeview.

For this reason, staff are committed to ensuring the children understand they have a place in our school, the local community and wider world.

For this reason, staff are committed to ensuring the children understand they have a place in our school, the local community and wider world.

We teach them how to make valuable contributions to where they belong. Our curriculum and pastoral support strongly promotes the importance of being a responsible citizen.

“Reading is a strength of the school.
Pupils read widely and fluently and have many opportunities to read.”

Ofsted

“Pupils make rapid and sustained progress from their starting points, often reaching standards above those expected for their age.”

Ofsted

“Pupils make positive progress in both writing and mathematics and across the wider curriculum. “

Ofsted

“Outstanding leadership has led to rapid improvements in all areas of the school since the last inspection.”

Ofsted

“Pupils have excellent attitudes to learning. They are very well prepared for their next
steps in both education and life. “

Ofsted

“Links with other schools in the trust enable leaders to check the accuracy of their judgements and share good practice. “

Ofsted