Our highly experienced and creative teachers have a wide range of ways of making practical subjects engaging and interactive, even though delivered online. We will work with students and parents should resources be required for specific areas of learning and virtual alternatives (for example Science experiments) are extremely successful when studying particular topics.

At the point of entry, all students and parents will be involved in the creation of a Personalised Education Plan (PEP). This would give us the opportunity to get to know your child and the PEP would include provision for areas of special educational need. Our experienced and dedicated staff are fully committed to making learning accessible to all students.

This is often cited as one of the drawbacks of online education. However, this is not the case. Our young people exist in a world that is very different from that of their parents and grandparents. Online communication is the norm for our children and that includes the formulation of friendships and effective, collaborative learning. Further to this, at Benbridge Academy, as well as nurturing online social areas for our students, we look forward to offering our students opportunities to attend live events and field trips. The warmth and approachability of our highly trained and experienced teachers ensure the best opportunities for all in a safe environment, free from the limitations of traditional peer pressure.

The Department for Education has developed a non-statutory scheme to accredit UK based providers of full-time online education. The scheme is called the online education accreditation scheme (‘’OEAS’) and some online schools – who are registered in the UK -have opted into this scheme. However, it is clear that many parents have chosen alternatives to traditional schools due to the overly prescriptive nature of their governance. Whilst Benbridge Academy holds itself to extremely high standards – those which would be required for accreditation – it is not limited by such guidelines, thus enabling us – and the families in our community – to work together to create a more bespoke educational pathway that meets the needs of individual children, without limitation. 

All you require is a good internet connection, a laptop computer or tablet, preferably with a keyboard attachment. Your device should include a camera and speakers to aid live communication. All learning materials and apps are provided.

In our Primary school, all teachers use ongoing formative assessment to inform teaching and learning and monitor progress. We do not believe in causing children unnecessary anxiety by over-testing year on year; deep knowledge of our students allows teachers to assess and monitor progress on a regular basis without the need for formal testing, especially in the Primary years. All assessments are recorded on our online platform for parents and students to refer to. At Benbridge Academy, students’ grades are in line with national and international standards to ensure that our families are fully aware of their children’s progress, areas for development and accurately assessed successes. In addition, work is returned with positive comments, geared towards further progress and development, to ensure that all marking is ‘formative’ and that students are aware of what they need to do to improve. All grades are centrally collated by the school leadership who use this data to inform strategies for improvement.

Please check the admissions page for relevant dates and points of entry. The process usually involves a face-to-face meeting with parents and students, followed by completion of the application form. However, you are welcome to request a call back, if you would like a discussion or have any questions; alternatively please complete the enquiry form for further information. If you have made the decision that Benbridge Academy is the best choice for your child, please go to our admissions page to find out how to begin the process of enrollment.