The Bridge Integrated Learning Space, based in London, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 7 to 19. The school is a free schools special and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

The Bridge Integrated Learning Space currently has around 31 pupils on roll, which is about 124% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 83.9% boys and 16.1% girls. Around 93.3% 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 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.7%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 19 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 32.3%. white british pupils make up about 19.4% , followed by other (any other ethnic group) at 16.1%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

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

School Information

Address: 1 Dowrey Street, London, N1 0HY
Website: www.thebridgetrust.academy
Telephone: 02076191000
School Type: Free schools special
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Islington
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Edward Ashcroft
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy:
Unique reference: 141605

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 7 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 25
Number of Pupils: 31
Number of Boys: 26
Number of Girls: 5

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

African32.30%10
White British19.40%6
Other (any other ethnic group)16.10%5
Bangladeshi16.10%5
Pakistani3.20%1
Caribbean3.20%1
Unclassified3.20%1
Other White3.20%1
White and Black African3.20%1
White and Asian0.00%0
Other Mixed0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

KS2 progress scores not available.
This school has KS2 data, but published progress measures are not available for the selected year or cohort. You can still compare attainment and average scaled scores below where available.
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
69%
Local authority average
64%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
Town average
13%
Local authority average
9%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.3
Local authority average
105.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
104.7
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.28
Local authority average
0.14
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
60%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
59%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
46.5
Local authority average
54.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.2
Local authority average
4.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kate Greenaway Nursery School and Children's Centre
Yorkway Court , Copenhagen Street N1 0UH
4out of 4 913 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Thomas Coram Centre
49 Mecklenburgh Square , WC1N 2NY
4out of 4 1,787 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
St Christopher's Nursery School
Bridgeway Street , NW1 1QR
- not rated 2,052 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
20 Halcomb Street , Hoxton N1 5RF
4out of 4 2,166 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Columbia Market Nursery School
Columbia Road , Bethnal Green E2 7PG
4out of 4 2,884 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thornhill Primary School
Thornhill Road , Islington N1 1HX
3out of 4 325 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School
Matilda Street , N1 0LB
- not rated 426 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Angel Primary School
Ritchie Street , N1 0EH
- not rated 438 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Vittoria Primary School
Treaty Street , N1 0WF
3out of 4 479 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Duncan Street , Islington High Street N1 8BL
3out of 4 637 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
Donegal Street , Islington N1 9QG
- not rated 699 yd Community school No Girls More About School
City of London Academy Islington
Prebend Street , Islington N1 8PQ
4out of 4 890 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Islington Green School
Prebend Street , N1 8PQ
- not rated 890 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
City of London Academy Highbury Grove
8 Highbury Grove , Islington N5 2EQ
3out of 4 1,640 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Highbury Grove School
8 Highbury Grove , N5 2EQ
- not rated 1,640 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Tech City College
263-269 City Road , Islington EC1V 1JX
- not rated 1,297 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
Kingsway College
Gray's Inn Centre , WC1H 8JB
- not rated 1,560 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Capital City College
211 Gray's Inn Road , WC1X 8RA
- not rated 1,562 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The London Screen Academy
Highbury Grove , N5 2AG
- not rated 1,972 yd Free schools 16 to 19 No Mixed More About School
WM College
44 Crowndale Road , NW1 1TR
- not rated 2,076 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary Magdalene Academy
Liverpool Road , Islington N7 8PG
4out of 4 1,110 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
1 Dowrey Street , N1 0HY
4out of 4 0 yd Free schools special No Mixed More About School
New River College Primary
Cloudesley Square , N1 0HN
3out of 4 48 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Thornhill Class Base (West)
C/O Thornhill School , Thornhill Road N1 1HX
- not rated 325 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
New Directions
Colebrook Row , N1 8AF
- not rated 672 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Colebrooke Pupil Referral Unit
Colebrooke Row , Islington N1 8AF
- not rated 708 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.