Bridge Learning Campus, based in Bristol, provides all-through education, serving pupils aged 3 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Bridge Learning Campus currently has around 1241 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 56.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 13.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.1%). african pupils make up about 10.8%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (69%) , including 8% who stay in school sixth forms and 51% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: William Jessop Way, Bristol, BS13 0RL
Website: http://www.bridgelearningcampus.org.uk/
Telephone: 01173534472
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Education phase: All-through
Local authority: Bristol, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nick Butler
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139049

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/10/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1395
Number of Pupils: 1241
Number of Boys: 623
Number of Girls: 618

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 13.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 39% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British69.10%857
African10.80%134
Other White5.50%68
Indian2.60%32
White and Black Caribbean2.40%30
Other Mixed1.60%20
Other Asian1.50%19
Other Black1.40%17
Other (any other ethnic group)1.30%16
Unclassified0.80%10
White and Asian0.70%9
White and Black African0.60%8
Caribbean0.50%6
Pakistani0.40%5
Gypsy/Roma0.30%4
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Chinese0.20%2
Irish0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.5)
Writing: Above Average (1.7)
Maths: Average (1.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
71%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
57%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
6%
Local authority average
5%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.1
Local authority average
104.2
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
105.0
Town average
103.8
Local authority average
102.7
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.57)
Of the 105 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 101 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.57
Town average
-0.02
Local authority average
-0.48
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
10%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
11%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
29%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
26%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
37.7
Town average
43.8
Local authority average
34.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.2
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
2.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
91%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Hartcliffe Nursery School and Children's Centre
Hareclive Road , Hartcliffe BS13 0JW
- not rated 879 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Novers Hill Nursery School
Leinster Avenue , Novers Hill BS4 1NN
- not rated 2,245 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Knowle West Early Years Centre
Leinster Avenue , Knowle BS4 1NN
3out of 4 2,338 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Ilminster Avenue Nursery School
Ilminster Avenue , Knowle West BS4 1BX
3out of 4 2,618 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridge Learning Campus Primary
Bridge Learning Campus , Bishport Avenue BS13 0RH
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Yes Mixed More About School
Wansdyke Primary School
School Close , Whitchurch BS14 0DU
3out of 4 726 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Wansdyke Primary School
School Close , Whitchurch BS14 0DU
- not rated 726 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hareclive Academy
Moxham Drive , Hartcliffe BS13 0HP
- not rated 975 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hareclive Primary School
Moxham Drive , Hartcliffe BS13 0HP
- not rated 975 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridge Learning Campus - Secondary
Bridge Learning Campus , William Jessop Way BS13 0RL
- not rated 164 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Withywood Community School
Molesworth Drive , Withywood BS13 9BL
- not rated 1,926 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oasis Academy Daventry Road
Walsh Avenue , BS14 9SQ
- not rated 2,318 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School
St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School
Fossedale Avenue , Whitchurch BS14 9LS
3out of 4 2,372 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Hengrove Community Arts College
Petherton Road , Hengrove BS14 9BU
- not rated 2,415 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Bridge Learning Campus
William Jessop Way , BS13 0RL
3out of 4 0 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ
- not rated 1,769 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
E-Act Merchants' Academy
Gatehouse Avenue , Withywood BS13 9AJ
1out of 4 1,803 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New Fosseway School
Bridge Learning Campus , Teyfant Road BS13 0RG
3out of 4 173 yd Foundation special school Yes Mixed More About School
Bridge Learning Campus Student Support Centre
Bridge Learning Campus , Bishport Avenue BS13 0RH
- not rated 268 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable More About School
Fulford School
Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB
- not rated 1,131 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Fulford Centre
Fulford Road , Hartcliffe BS13 9PB
- not rated 1,131 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Manor Wood School
139 Gatehouse Avenue , Bishopsworth BS13 9AB
- not rated 2,201 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.