The Bridge Academy
About The Bridge Academy
The Bridge Academy in Hackney is a school that parents are actively seeking out. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 583 applications for just 150 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.89. Of those applicants, 103 put the school as their first preference, and all 103 received an offer. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent satisfaction survey percentage to back that up directly. The school is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for ages 11-19, with a current roll of 1099 pupils against a capacity of 1150, so it is running close to full. A significant 57.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and gives context to the school's inclusive intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 Feb 2023Latest monitoring visit (23 Feb 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bridge Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications