Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Bridge at HLC

Waterloo Road, Hadley, Telford, TF1 5NQ

Community special school

Pupils

228

Ages

3-19

FSM

45.0%

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

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About The Bridge at HLC

The Bridge at HLC is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 228 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Waterloo Road, Telford, TF1 5NQ | More schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bridge at HLC, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jul 2025 — Outstanding
Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
May 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Bridge at HLC

What is The Bridge at HLC's Ofsted rating?

The Bridge at HLC received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What are The Bridge at HLC's latest exam results?

The Bridge at HLC: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Bridge at HLC located?

The Bridge at HLC is a secondary school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin (TF1 5NQ).

How many pupils attend The Bridge at HLC?

The Bridge at HLC has around 228 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Bridge at HLC with other schools?

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