The Bridge School
The Bridge School is an academy special converter in Islington for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has 260 pupils on roll. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 251 Hungerford Road London N7 9LD |
| Phone | 02076191000 |
| Reference Number | 143217 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 260 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75.38%
Girls: 24.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 64.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 41.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 2 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 3 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 14 | 9 | 23 |
| 5 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 7 | 16 | 5 | 21 |
| 8 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 9 | 18 | 5 | 23 |
| 10 | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| 11 | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| 12 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 13 | 15 | 2 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 30.4% |
| White, British | 19.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 8.5% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Caribbean | 3.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jul 2025 – no overall grade published for this inspection |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 05 May 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Bridge School | |
| 11 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -2.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -3.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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In 2024–25 pupils at The Bridge School attended 85.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 41.7% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 6.6% | 6.1% | 13.0% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Severely absent pupils | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at The Bridge School were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 The Bridge School had 10.0 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 9.3% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 24.3% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 7.2% | 12.4% | 8.7% | 20.3% | 4.7% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 77.5% | 68.8% | – | 62.1% | 94.3% | 78.4% | 87.5% | 72.0% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 8.3 | 5.2 | – | 3.9 | 15.5 | 7.9 | 10.3 | 11.5 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 The Bridge School had 260 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 226 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 16 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 6 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 5 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 2 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 1 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2024–25 The Bridge School received £36,387 and spent £34,218 for each of its 255 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £1,318,000 (£5,168 per pupil).
Across all 8 schools of The Bridge Mat Ltd, income was £29,467 and spending £27,744 per pupil.
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £375,000 | £479,000 | £840,000 | £1,195,000 | £935,000 | £1,403,000 | £1,318,000 |
| per pupil | £1,966 | £2,373 | £4,057 | £5,174 | £3,961 | £5,702 | £5,168 |
| In-year balance | £228,000 | £325,000 | £370,000 | £992,000 | -£1,568,000 | £326,000 | £553,000 |
| per pupil | £1,192 | £1,608 | £1,786 | £4,294 | -£6,644 | £1,326 | £2,169 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.
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Torriano Primary School
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Kentish Town Church of England Primary School
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Kings Cross Academy
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Our Lady Roman Catholic Primary School
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The Camden School for Girls
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Lift Beacon High
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St Mary Magdalene Academy
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Harmood School
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Acland Burghley School
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0.89 miles |
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WM College
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Regent High School
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The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
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Highbury Fields School
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Haverstock School
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La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School
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William Ellis School
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All schools in Islington · Islington local authority: places and applications
The Bridge School is part of The Bridge Mat Ltd, which runs 9 schools. The nearest others:
- Hungerford School London
- The Bridge Integrated Learning Space London
- Pooles Park Primary School London
- The Bridge Keystone London
- The Bridge Pioneer Basildon
- The Bridge Columbus Chelmsford
- Fen Rivers Academy King'S Lynn
- The Bridge Easton Easton
How many pupils does The Bridge School have?
The Bridge School has 260 pupils on roll.
What age range does The Bridge School cover?
The Bridge School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are The Bridge School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is The Bridge School?
The Bridge School is at 251 Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LD.
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