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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:0%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:0%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:100%
England:2%

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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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Enrichment Activities

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At Cann Bridge School, we prioritise the personal development of all our learners. We extend our curriculum beyond academic achievements to support holistic growth and ensure that learners are well-prepared for their future

• Residentials and Extended Days
• Ten Tors Jubilee Challenge

About School

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityPlymouth
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed