The Bridge School
Details
| Age Range | 2-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Address | Sprites Lane, IP8 3ND |
| School Website | www.thebridgeschool.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1473556200 |
| URN | 147162 |
School Census
| Total | 165 |
| Girls/Boys | 46/119 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 27.9%/72.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 20.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 70 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Good |
| 06/03/2018 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -6.1 |
| Writing Progress | -5.9 |
| Maths Progress | -5.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 18% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 15% |
| not applicable | 56% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 33% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 26% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 62% |
| no | 38% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 63.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 64.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
One Sixth Form College
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 16-19, Gender: Mixed
Address: Scrivener Drive, , IP8 3SU
Sprites Primary Academy
(0.39 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stonechat Road, , IP2 0SA
Gusford Community Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sheldrake Drive, , IP2 9LQ