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Bridge Learning Campus

Bristol, City of, BS13 0RLSecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
Progress 8
-0.75
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
109 1st-choice / 93 places
Ranking
#2,890
of 3,141 nationally

About Bridge Learning Campus

Bridge Learning Campus is a state secondary in Bristol that clearly appeals to local families, despite some mixed signals in its performance data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 193 applications for 93 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.08, meaning more than two families applied for every spot. Of those, 109 put it as their first preference, and 91 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents see something valuable here, even if the raw numbers don't tell the whole story. The school is all-through, taking pupils from age 3 to 16, and has a nursery provision, which may be a practical draw for families wanting continuity. With 56.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, it serves a significantly disadvantaged catchment, and the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes. That's a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2018, when it was rated Inadequate overall.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWilliam Jessop Way, Hartcliffe, Bristol, Bristol, City of, BS13 0RL
HeadteacherNick Butler
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Number of Pupils1,241
Free School Meals (FSM)56.2%
School Capacity1,241 / 1,395 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolAstro TurfDining HallTheatreSports HallGymnasiumSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

SwimmingFootballGymnasticsRugbyHockeyMartial ArtsRoundersBadmintonCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDuke of EdinburghScience ClubArt ClubYoung EnterpriseDramaChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridge Learning Campus

Bridge Learning Campus has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.