The Bridge School
Academy special sponsor led · Ages 4–19 · Ipswich, Suffolk
The Bridge School is a special school in Ipswich, Suffolk for ages 4–19 (academy special sponsor led). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 27 June 2023.
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Key facts
- Address
- Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Ages
- 4–19
- Council
- Suffolk
- Pupils on roll
- 257 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 44.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 8
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 27 June 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils find a voice at The Bridge School.”
- “They are helped to make their wants and feelings known.”
- “Pupils’ strong relationships with staff help them to make themselves understood.”
To improve
- “Progress takes place very slowly, over long periods of time.”
- “Some pupils’ needs make it difficult for them to respond to instructions and follow rules.”
- “This work is better developed in some subjects than others.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 20 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
What a pass unlocks for The Bridge School
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Straight-line distance, in Suffolk.
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