The Bridge Short Stay School

The Bridge Short Stay School is located on Appleton Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 7EP. It is a local authority maintained pupil referral unit (PRU) catering to students aged 7 to 16. The school serves a mixed-gender population of approximately 59 pupils, which exceeds its capacity of 50 students. The student demographic reflects a diverse community, with 67.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, indicating a significant portion of students from lower-income backgrounds. The school aims to provide educational opportunities for young people who have been permanently excluded from other educational settings or those at risk of exclusion. Its motto, while not explicitly stated in the extracted content, revolves around creating a supportive bridge to help students transition from past educational challenges to a more promising future.