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THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is an other independent special not applicable school in Thornton Heath, Southwark , serving pupils aged 14-25, with 16 pupils, and a capacity of 70 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-25

Age range

16

Pupils

70

Capacity

23%

Fill rate

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL?

The catchment area for THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is set by Southwark and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Southwark before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Southwark catchment area documents →

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL: 70 places, 23% filled: places available

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL has a published admission number of 70 places. 16 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 23%. At 23% full, the school currently has headroom below its 70 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Southwark publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Southwark school admissions →

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL: School Information

Full address
Rear of 2a Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7AA
Local authority
Southwark
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-25 years
DfE URN
147977

Other Not applicable Schools in Thornton Heath

If THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Thornton Heath are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL

What is the catchment area for THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL?

The catchment area for THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is the geographic zone Southwark uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Southwark publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL oversubscribed?

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL has a capacity of 70 places and currently has 16 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Southwark.

What is the admissions policy for THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL?

Admission to THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is managed by Southwark. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL cover?

THE BRIDGE SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS SCHOOL is a not applicable school in Thornton Heath, Southwark, serving pupils aged 14-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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