Heronsbridge School

Heronsbridge is both a Primary and Secondary Special School. We cater for a wide range of Learning Needs including a department for pupils on the Autistic Continuum. We have two residential houses in the school grounds, although the majority of our pupils are day pupils. Our pupils are taught within small year group classes with generous staffing related to the specific needs of the class consisting of a teacher with a team of special support officers and assistants. Pupils are generally placed within their year groups and key stages.

Our multi-professional team includes Speech and Language Therapists, Paediatrician, School Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and a Communicator.We also have support from the hearing impaired advisor and Inclusion Services. Heronsbridge is located at the heart of Bridgend town in a stately building surrounded by magnificent grounds. The original school, first opened in 1929 as a school for pupils with visual impairments, has been adapted and developed over the years to provide first class facilities and resources to cater for the complex needs of our students.

It is one of the largest schools of its kind in Wales and provides an excellent education for over 230 young people, from Bridgend and its neighbouring authorities, who have statements of Special Educational Needs. The school also has three residential houses on site providing term time residency for individuals during the school week. Heronsbridge has always been at the heart of special education and it has a long-standing reputation as a school which opens its doors to share ideas and learn from others. Our motto is ‘Together We Can’ and when you visit us you will see this in the actions of staff, pupils, parents, governors and community members alike.