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OpenOfsted: School remains GoodURN 115838

The Bridge Education Centre

Pupil referral unit · Eastleigh · SO50 9DB

Ages 11–16 · 10 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-03-19

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
10
Boys / girls
5 / 5
Free school meals
60%
FSM pupils
6
Gender
Mixed
School type
Pupil referral unit

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Pupil referral unit
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Bayliss

Location

Address
2c Newtown Road
Postcode
SO50 9DB
Town
Eastleigh
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Eastleigh
Constituency
Eastleigh
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed pupil referral unit, Ages 11–16, in Eastleigh, Hampshire, 10 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 60%.

Open schools in Eastleigh
31
Academies among open schools in Eastleigh
6% (2)
Open schools in SO50
17
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EastleighNear SO50

  • The Crescent Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 9DH · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS249%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM31.5%

    0.2 miles away

  • Norwood Primary & Pre-School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 5JL · Hampshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM26.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • Shakespeare Infant School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 4FZ · Hampshire

    Ages 5–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM13.5%

    0.4 miles away

  • Crestwood Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Eastleigh · SO50 4FZ · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att834.6
    • P8-0.7
    • EM5+24%
    • Absence10.6%

    0.5 miles away

  • Shakespeare Junior School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 4JT · Hampshire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM23.1%

    0.5 miles away

  • Cherbourg Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Eastleigh · SO50 5QF · Hampshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM46.1%

    0.6 miles away

  • The Toynbee School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Secondary

    Eastleigh · SO53 2PL · Hampshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.4
    • P80.2
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence8.5%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Christopher Bayliss
Telephone
02382515567
Website
www.bec-hants.co.uk

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