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The Bridge School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well from their individual starting points over long periods of time.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very well, treating each other with kindness and managing emotions effectively.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff are skilled in persevering alongside pupils and provide individualized support.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers persevere and adjust methods to meet pupils' unique needs.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Skilled staff help pupils celebrate successes and make progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff adeptly adjust to meet individual needs; some subjects need better vocabulary and assessment approaches.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can get involved in various activities like sports days and events.
Communication with Parents: Communication is being improved, but a minority of parents are still unhappy.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents' confidence is restored, but some remain distrustful.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders transformed the school since it required special measures; curriculum tailored to student needs.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have done much to restore trust, but a small group remains unhappy.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Robust measures ensure pupils鈥� safety; staff trained to identify signs of abuse.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils are relaxed, comfortable, and treat each other kindly.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure safety with strong reporting systems and regular staff training.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Wide range including horse-riding, sailing, swimming, music therapy.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Focus on both academics and extracurricular opportunities for holistic development.
Outdoor Facilities: School well resourced with hydrotherapy pool, sensory and soft-play rooms.
Career Counselling Services: Focused on developing key skills for adulthood, like public transport safety.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Curriculum helps prepare students for as much independence as possible.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND receive tailored support; communication seen as crucial.
Subjects Offered: Broad range including national curriculum and additional activities like cookery and music therapy.
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About Us
The Bridge School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Suffolk, East of England.
It has 182 students from age 2-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 51.72% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.06% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -6.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 58.41% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.08% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bridge School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
