Welcome to Cann Bridge School
Cann Bridge School is a registered Plymouth City Council Local Authority maintained special school for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years. Located in Estover, Plymouth, learners travel from Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall to learn, with capacity for 108 learners.The school is designated as one for children and young people with complex needs; with their cognition and learning needs identifying a severe learning difficulty. Most learners have complex communication and interaction needs, including those identified as part of a specific learning difficulties associated with Downs Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities or a complex medical condition. All learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.The school is purpose built and opened in September 2012 on the Tor Bridge Partnership site. The partnership consists of four individual schools which are Tor Bridge High, Tor Bridge Primary, Plym Bridge Nursery School & Children’s Centre and Cann Bridge.Our mantra is ‘We Cann’! We have high aspirations for each and every one of our learners. Our dedicated and committed staff team focus on what our learners can do, supporting the development of learner’s communication and independence skills from the earliest of years through our Pathways to Independence Curriculum. Our pedagogy aims and gives focus to preparing learners for their best possible futures.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Suitable Ages
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
115 Total
No. of Boys
93 (80.9%)
No. of Girls
22 (19.1%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 3 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Oct 25 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 14
Half Term 2
Feb 15 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 23
Half Term 2
May 24 - Jul 23
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 25 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 4
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 19
Summer Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 24 - Aug 31
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