The Bridge Short Stay School, Ellesmere Port

In its own words: "The Bridge Short Stay School is a Pupil Referral Unit providing education for students from within Cheshire West and Chester who have been permanently excluded from school, are at risk of exclusion or for a variety of reasons have found themselves without a school place."

Of the 22 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 46% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 46% to a further education college.

72.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (92%) and Mixed (5%).

In 2026, 50 pupils (84.7%) received SEN support and 9 (15.3%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Overpool Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Catholic High School (outside), 170 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 258 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71), as is usual near a town centre.