Welcome to the website of Newbridge Academy
I would like to warmly welcome you to Newbridge Academy. Newbridge Academy is an outstanding special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 years, who have severe and complex learning differences.
At Newbridge all of our pupils will develop their communication and independence with an emphasis on what the pupils ‘Can do’.
Split over two sites our Lower School provides an exciting foundation to pupils learning with a range of fun activities and resources. We are passionate about forming relationships with our pupils and their families so we really know each unique child’s background, interests and motivators. Every child will start their school life in a safe and stimulating learning environment that will help form a lifelong love of learning.
Our Upper School builds upon these relationships and interests developing their cognitive skills, social skills and levels of independence. By providing a child-centred, stimulating and holistic curriculum, pupils will develop self-confidence and resilience both within school and in their wider community. Once in sixth form we focus on preparation for adulthood so our pupils leave Newbridge with the skills they need ready for their next destinations.
We are immensely proud of our school and its pupils and each small step of progress they make in their unique learning journeys.
We hope you enjoy looking at the website, please feel free to contact us if you would like to find out more about our work or request paper copies of some of the information.
Or alternatively please take a virtual visit around our schools
Angie Murphy
Principal

Prospectus
Please contact us should you have any queries
School Term Dates 2026–2027
Autumn Term 2026
| Term dates | Wednesday 2 September – Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Half term | Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026 |
| Term resumes | Monday 2 November – Friday 18 December 2026 |
Spring Term 2027
| Term dates | Monday 4 January – Friday 12 February 2027 |
| Half term | Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027 |
| Term resumes | Monday 22 February – Thursday 25 March 2027 |
Summer Term 2027
| Term dates | Monday 12 April – Friday 21 May 2027 |
| Half term | Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027 |
| Term resumes | Monday 7 June – Thursday 22 July 2027 |
Inset days — school closed to pupils
| Wednesday 2 September 2026 |
| Thursday 3 September 2026 |
| Friday 4 September 2026 (Meet the Teacher) |
| Friday 13 November 2026 |
| Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Monday 12 April 2027 |
| Friday 28 May 2027 |
Bank holidays
| Friday 25 December 2026 |
| Monday 28 December 2026 |
| Friday 1 January 2027 |
| Friday 26 March 2027 |
| Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Monday 31 May 2027 |
| Monday 30 August 2027 |