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The Bridge Short Stay School

Appleton Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7EP
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The Bridge Short Stay School
Ellesmere Port, CH65 7EP
59 Pupils
50 Capacity
7–16 Age Range
67.80% FSM %
39 Boys
20 Girls
About The Bridge Short Stay School

The Bridge Short Stay School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 7–16 based in Cheshire West and Chester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 59 pupils on roll. School capacity: 50. Current headteacher: Andrew Stewart.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Cheshire West and Chester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Pupil referral unit
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Cheshire West and Chester
Region North West
Administrative District Cheshire West and Chester
Parliamentary Constituency Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
Ward Whitby Park
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 31-08-2012
UKPRN 10044685
URN 138450
Data Last Updated 25-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Damian Stenhouse Chair of Governors 15/05/2024 12/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Toby Boram Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Helen Cairns Governor 06/10/2020 05/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Craig Ellison Governor 10/09/2021 09/09/2025 Elected by school staff
Ms Ann Haslam Governor 24/01/2023 23/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hayley Lindley Governor 27/06/2023 26/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shirley Plews Governor 06/05/2015 23/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Samantha Warburton Governor 26/09/2017 15/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
0.23 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Hinderton School
0.26 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
0.3 km • ELLESMERE PORT
Other
St Saviour's Catholic Primary and Nursery School
0.66 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Brookside Primary School
0.67 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Whitby Heath Primary School
0.81 km • Ellesmere Port
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bridge Short Stay School is a Pupil referral unit (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West and Chester.
The Bridge Short Stay School has 59 pupils, with a capacity of 50.
The Bridge Short Stay School caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
The Acting Headteacher at The Bridge Short Stay School is Mr Andrew Stewart.
The Bridge Short Stay School is at Appleton Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7EP, in the Cheshire West and Chester local authority, North West.
The Bridge Short Stay School is currently open.
Contact
Acting Headteacher
Mr Andrew Stewart
Appleton Drive, Ellesmere Port, CH65 7EP
01512453877
www.thebridge.cheshire.sch.uk
Location
CH65 7EP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138450
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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