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The Bridge Academy
Laburnum Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BA, Hackney
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.0 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,099
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.9, which places it in the top 12% of schools nationally. An impressive 80% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 78% progress to university, with a quarter gaining entry into top-third institutions. While the overall statistics are strong, parents may want to consider the school's performance in specific subjects or areas where further improvement could be beneficial.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.9 | Top 12% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 62% | Top 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 72% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 53% | Top 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 78% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African19.7%
White Other19.2%
White British13.6%
Black Caribbean9.6%
Asian Bangladeshi7.8%
Other7.0%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.7%
Black Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Asian Chinese1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
White Irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.53558, -0.07296 · E2 8BA
School details
Local authorityHackney
RegionLondon
URN131609
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bridge Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Bridge Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2013.
Is The Bridge Academy a good school?
The Bridge Academy scores 74.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Bridge Academy in GCSEs?
The Bridge Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.9. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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