The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 34.6 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
34.6
9.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
18.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
82%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
12%
Based on 105 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,241
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 56.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bristol, City of
- Trust
- AMPLIFY EDUCATION
- Head
- Mr Nick Butler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Location
William Jessop Way, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0RL
Town setting
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Primary · 897m away
Fulford School
Special school · 1.0km away
Bridge Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Fair Furlong Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Perry Court E-ACT Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bridge Learning Campus a selective school?
No. Bridge Learning Campus is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Bridge Learning Campus?
Bridge Learning Campus currently has 1,241 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridge Learning Campus take?
Bridge Learning Campus caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Bridge Learning Campus?
Bridge Learning Campus is in Bristol, BS13 0RL, in the Bristol, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridge Learning Campus have a sixth form?
No, Bridge Learning Campus does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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