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The Bridge School
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP8 3ND, Suffolk
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
49.5 / 100
Bottom 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
228
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 4-19. However, it shows a need for improvement in academic outcomes, as there are currently no pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at the KS2 level. Despite this, the school is performing better than over half of its peers, indicating potential for growth and development.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.9%
White Other9.7%
Mixed Other5.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.6%
Other2.8%
Asian Bangladeshi2.3%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Gypsy/Roma1.9%
Black African1.9%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.03970, 1.10542 · IP8 3ND
School details
Local authoritySuffolk
RegionEast of England
URN147162
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.thebridgeschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bridge School rated by Ofsted?
The Bridge School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is The Bridge School a good school?
The Bridge School scores 49.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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