Located in Lichfield, The Bridge Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Bridge Academy currently has around 54 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75.9% boys and 24.1% girls. Around 66.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.6%).
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.
| Address: | Wissage Road, Lichfield, WS13 6SW |
| Website: | https://thebridgeacademy.atlp.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01543255872 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Elliot Payne |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149651 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 54 |
| Number of Boys: | 41 |
| Number of Girls: | 13 |
| White British | 92.60% | 50 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.70% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.90% | 1 |
| Other Black | 1.90% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's CofE (VC) Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | - not rated | 299 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's CofE Primary School St Michael Road , WS13 6SN | 3out of 4 | 299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | - not rated | 696 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School Cherry Orchard , WS14 9AN | 3out of 4 | 696 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School Dimbles Hill , WS13 7NH | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nether Stowe School St Chad's Road , WS13 7NB | 2out of 4 | 412 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI School Upper St John Street , WS14 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | 3out of 4 | 2,112 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Friary School Eastern Avenue , WS13 7EW | - not rated | 2,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Short Stay School Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Academy Wissage Road , WS13 6SW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield Cathedral School The Palace , The Close WS13 7LH | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Independent School 15 Market Street , WS13 6JX | - not rated | 813 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lichfield College The Friary , St John Street WS13 6QG | - not rated | 972 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.