The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 44% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 43.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Tina Sharman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBelstead School
Special school · Very close
Belstead House Adult Education Centre
Miscellaneous · 310m away
One Sixth Form College
16 plus · 439m away
Sprites Primary Academy
Primary · 568m away
Gusford Community Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Copdock Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Oaks Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Willows Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Bridge School's Ofsted rating?
The Bridge School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bridge School?
The Bridge School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bridge School take?
The Bridge School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
Where is The Bridge School?
The Bridge School is in Ipswich, IP8 3ND, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bridge School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bridge School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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