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The Constance Bridgeman Centre, Ilford

Good
PRU
Pupil referral unit
Mixed
Ages 14–16

The Constance Bridgeman Centre is a pru school for pupils aged 14 to 16 in Ilford. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.

Ofsted
Good (2013)
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Data last updated 27 Oct 2026

The Constance Bridgeman Centre in detail

The Constance Bridgeman Centre in its own words

In its own words: "CBC, where understanding inspires change, belief is nurtured, opportunities are created, and growth is achieved. We strive to eliminate barriers that might hinder a student’s progress, equipping them for success beyond the classroom. Through relentless encouragement, we build resilience , fostering the determination to overcome setbacks, recognise and regulate emotions in order to make sensible decisions and achieve their goals."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis and badminton.

Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Where pupils go next

Of the 30 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 33% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 30% to a further education college and 3% into work.

Who goes there

71.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 47.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (29%), Black (24%) and White British (10%).

In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

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

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Little Heath, 90 metres away.

Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Ernest Regisford
Pupils:21
LA:Redbridge
Phone:02039600649
Address:Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2UT
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 years ago

This judgement is from March 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.

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Overall

Requires Improvement

Quality of Education

Requires Improvement

Behaviour & Attitudes

Requires Improvement

Personal Development

Requires Improvement

Leadership & Management

Inspected 11 February 2025View full report
URN:102794
UKPRN:10017138
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Ilford South
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.

What This School Does Well

The Constance Bridgeman Centre provides a supportive environment where students who have had negative educational experiences can rebuild trust and confidence in adults. Staff genuinely listen to pupils and help them feel safe. The school enriches learning with engaging experiences like art gallery visits and snowboarding, alongside social activities like shared meal times.

Key Strengths

  • Positive relationships between staff and pupils help students feel safe and valued
  • Staff have made swift improvements to safeguarding procedures and behaviour policies that are having positive effects
  • The school provides enriching experiences beyond academics, including art gallery visits and outdoor activities

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum is not consistently well-designed across all subjects, with inconsistent sequencing of knowledge
  • Teaching does not adequately meet pupils' additional needs and starting points
  • Attendance and punctuality remain too low, with pupils missing important learning opportunities
  • Staff lack sufficient training in subject knowledge and teaching methods to meet pupils' needs

Safeguarding

Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with revised procedures positively impacting staff and pupil confidence.

Extracurricular Activities

Art gallery visits, snowboarding, social lunch activities

The Constance Bridgeman Centre is a pupil referral unit for students aged 14-16 who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. The school requires improvement across quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management.

At a Glance

71.4%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 4 nearby schools

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Keep up with The Constance Bridgeman Centre

Getting There

Bus Stops

Little Heath (Stop J)
89m · 1 min walk
Chadwell Heath Lane /Barley Ln (Stop B)
227m · 4 min walk
Haywards Close (->S)
288m · 5 min walk
Barley Lane / King George Hospital (Stop C)
358m · 6 min walk
Grove Road Little Heath (->N)
388m · 6 min walk

Free school transport

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You apply to the council where you live. The Constance Bridgeman Centre is in Redbridge; for families living there:

Apply to Redbridge for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
81
Fatal
0
Serious
14
Children hurt
13

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 67 slight.

13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 10 in a vehicle or otherwise.

14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

Commute and house prices

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Ilford

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,240
Projected new pupils:223

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Ilford

Across Redbridge council

Low demand council-wide0.92 applications per place

Places available

3,708

Applications

3,422

Got 1st preference

68.4%

Got preferred school

93.3%

All secondary applications across Redbridge council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(8)

11 February 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & ManagementRequires Improvement
16 July 2024
28 February 2023

Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

0

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

0.0%

of Total Pupils

2026 academic year

Provision & Specialist Facilities

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Ethnicity

White British
9.5%
Asian
28.7%
Black
23.9%
Mixed
9.5%
Other
9.5%

2026 academic year

Key Indicators

Free School Meals71.4%
English as Additional Language47.6%

21

Total Pupils

15

Boys

6

Girls

2026 academic year

Workforce

13

Teachers

1.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

£45,618

Mean salary

2026 data

Questions parents ask about The Constance Bridgeman Centre

What is The Constance Bridgeman Centre's Ofsted rating?

The Constance Bridgeman Centre's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2013, it was rated Good.

What is the catchment area for The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

No fixed boundary. When The Constance Bridgeman Centre is oversubscribed, Redbridge allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.

How many pupils go to The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

The Constance Bridgeman Centre has around 21 pupils on roll. 71% are eligible for free school meals.

How do I apply to The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

Apply through Redbridge's coordinated admissions process, naming The Constance Bridgeman Centre on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.

How many road collisions happen near The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 81 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 14 serious and 67 slight. 13 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 10 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Redbridge is 56 (the median across 94 schools, same distance and years).

Where is The Constance Bridgeman Centre?

The Constance Bridgeman Centre is at Loxford Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG1 2UT.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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