Welcome to Benbridge Academy
Not sure whether online school is right for your child?
Join our free Welcome & Taster Session and discover what learning at a thriving online school built around your child actually feels like. Your child will experience a live lesson, meet our teachers and discover how learning at Benbridge is different.
Online · Free · Parents and Students welcome
Wednesday 26th August, 10-11am
Choosing a School is a Big Decision
You can read about an online school, look at photographs and speak to admissions teams — but nothing compares with experiencing it for yourself.During our Welcome & Taster Session, you and your child can see how Benbridge works in practice.
- EXPERIENCE A LIVE LESSON
- MEET THE TEACHERS
- ENGAGE IN A LEARNING ACTIVITY
- FIND OUT HOW STUDENTS AND TEACHERS INTERACT
- SEE WHAT A TYPICAL DAY AT BENBRIDGE LOOKS LIKE
- HAVE A CHANCE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
What makes Benbridge different?
Parents will Discover
- How our live online lessons work
- How we support individual students
- How we prepare students for IGCSEs
- How we support home-educating families
- How we monitor progress
- How we support students who may not thrive in a traditional school environment
- What makes Benbridge different from other online schools
The Benbridge Difference
Calm Online Classrooms
Students learn from home in a predictable, low-stress environment.
Flexible Support
Learning adapts around your child's needs.
Small Class Sizes
Every student is known personally, as an individual.
Dedicated Form Tutor
Regular contact with both students and parents.
Recognised Qualifications
Working towards Pearson Edexcel IGCSE / A Level
Qualified Teachers
Live lessons—not recorded videos.
We Look Forward to Meeting You Soon!
- Highly Rated by Benbridge families
- Trusted Pearson Edexcel Examination Centre
- Small Classes, Guaranteed
- Live, Teacher-Led, Online Lessons
- Qualified, UK Teachers
- Personalised Support
‘Our daughter’s switch to Benbridge has truly changed our lives. She was really struggling in mainstream high school — masking every day just to get through. Since joining Benbridge, everything has turned around. She’s comfortable, supported, and finally happy again. It’s given our daughter her spark back and given us our happy, hopeful child again.’ Nicola, Year 11 Parent
FAQs
Yes. We accept registrations throughout the academic year.
Our teachers are all highly experienced in adapting teaching to cater for student with a wide range of Special Educational Needs. Many student with SEND thrive in our safe and nurturing online environment.
We offer a range of flexible, affordable packages to suit every family. We also accept termly, half-termly or – by arrangement – monthly payments, to help you spread the cost. Please download our fee schedule here.
There are many ways in which you can monitor progress (ie. through our platforms) in addition to regular feedback from subject teachers, and termly reports. We recognise that the key to success is a positive, proactive partnership with both students and parents. Our levels of communication are excellent and you will always be able to contact your child’s teachers, or the Headteacher, for an update or to discuss any concerns.
Yes. We follow the Pearson Curriculum and prepare students for Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs and A Levels.
This varies, depending upon subjects studies but can range from 2/3 up to a maximum of 15. The current average class size is 7/8.
We work in partnership with parents every step of the way and will communicate with you regularly to provide support, guidance and updates related to your child’s education, and wellbeing. Our teachers work closely together to ensure that your child, and you as parents, as receiving all the support you require for your child to succeed online.
All you need to get started is a laptop and a good internet connection! Stationery and paper are still needed despite the online nature of learning at Benbridge Academy. Other than that, we will make suggestions and advise families regarding equipment that can further enhance online learning such as viewers and graphics and pen tablets. Benbridge Academy is committed to providing as many resources as possible in order to reduce costs.