Suffolk
The Bridge School
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.
Watch-outs
- Small cohort (6 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Admissions and catchment
Council allocation figures
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We have not collected Suffolk council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Suffolk’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023/2024 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022/2023 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021/2022 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Suffolk for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 147162 |
| Local authority | Suffolk |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Academy special sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 4-19 |
| Headteacher | Tina Sharman |
| Trust | UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | IP8 3ND |
| Latest pupils | 6 |
| FSM eligible | 43.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND
www.thebridgeschool.org.uk1473556200| DfE number | 7015 |
| UKPRN | 10083344 |
| Opened | 1 Jun 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 19 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 19 Sept 2023 |