The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.9
13.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 119 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,099
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 57.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- THE BRIDGE ACADEMY, HACKNEY
- Head
- Mr Chris Brown (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Laburnum Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CofE School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Complete Works
Independent · 2.1km away
London East Academy
Independent · 2.1km away
Royal Mencap Society
Special school · 2.1km away
Mulberry Canon Barnett Primary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Date Palm Primary
Independent · 2.2km away
Fashion Retail Academy
Miscellaneous · 2.2km away
Kobi Nazrul Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Bridge Academy a selective school?
No. The Bridge Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bridge Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Bridge Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bridge Academy?
The Bridge Academy currently has 1,099 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bridge Academy take?
The Bridge Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bridge Academy?
The Bridge Academy is in London, E2 8BA, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bridge Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bridge Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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