Linden Bridge School

Special school for ages 4-19 with Complex, Social and Communication Needs; admission requires EHCP naming the school

“Linden Bridge School is a special school which provides places for children of both sexes in the age range 4-19 with Complex, Social and Communication Needs (CSCN).”

Linden Bridge is a special school for pupils aged 4-19 with complex social communication needs.

“We are a Special School for children and young people with complex social communication needs and we cater for children aged 4 to 19 years.”

School emphasizes safeguarding commitment, a safe welcoming environment, and vigilance against abuse/neglect with procedures to protect children

“Linden Bridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and members of our community to share this commitment. We endeavour to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support and protection.”

School promotes pupil wellbeing in a safe, caring environment where everyone matters and rights/responsibilities are promoted.

“We promote the wellbeing of our School Community and provide a safe, caring, quality learning and residential environment, where everyone matters, and their rights and responsibilities are promoted.”

Functional maths skills are developed practically through Forest School, Science, local trips, and Employability activities.

“pupils develop their functional skills in mathematics in practical context such as Forest School, Science, trips to the local area and Employability”

Selected students take part in a Dance Festival performance at Epsom Playhouse.

“Dance Festival – selected students (early evening, Epsom playhouse)”

Provides specialist education and support to pupils with autism and their families to enable pupils to achieve their full potential in education and life

“At Linden Bridge we provide effective specialist education and support to pupils with autism and to their families, enabling pupils to achieve their full potential in education and in life.”

School promotes wellbeing and a safe, caring learning and residential environment where everyone matters.

“We promote the wellbeing of our School Community and provide a safe, caring, quality learning and residential environment, where everyone matters, and their rights and responsibilities are promoted.”

School provision spans ages 4 to 19, indicating post-16 age range is served within this SEND specialist setting

“catering for children aged 4 to 19 years.”

School provision runs from Reception through to Year 13, indicating the school includes sixth-form age pupils.

“Please note we have no spaces for 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 from Reception through to Year 13.”

Admissions to the school are not handled by the school itself but by the Local Authority's SEND admissions/placements team, and no waiting list is held.

“Admissions for Linden Bridge School are managed by the Local Authority Surrey SEND Admissions or Placements Team.”

School aims for students to transition to mainstream school/college, employment, or supported living, with independence-focused outcomes.

“Our aim is for all our students to transition from Linden Bridge into mainstream school or college, to the world of work or to an appropriate residential or supported living placement, equipped with the skills needed to live as independently as possible.”