The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 7-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 1 Dowrey Street London N1 0HY |
| Phone | 02076191000 |
| Reference Number | 141605 |
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space has demonstrated effective safeguarding arrangements and provides a supportive environment for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The staff is well-trained to understand the individual needs of pupils, ensuring their safety and well-being. The leadership team has been stable, contributing positively to the school's operations, and high attendance rates indicate that pupils enjoy their time at school. However, there are areas that require attention, particularly regarding the implementation of new systems for attendance oversight and the signing in and out of pupils during community learning time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 31 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 83.87%
Girls: 16.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 93.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 48.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | Unknown | 2 |
| 9 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 11 | 4 | Unknown | 4 |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 32.3% |
| White, British | 19.4% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Unclassified | 3.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.2% |
| Caribbean | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Jul 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 10 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Effective safeguarding arrangements are in place.
- Strong teamwork among staff contributes to a welcoming and positive ethos.
- Staff are well-trained to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs.
- High rates of pupil attendance indicate enjoyment of school.
- Robust systems for risk assessments and medical care plans.
Areas for Improvement
- New systems for overseeing pupils' attendance need to be embedded more effectively.
- Signing in and out sheets are not consistently completed with precision.
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