216
Pupils · 2024/25
22%
EAL · 2024/25
22%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 27/06/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySuffolk
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Bridge School · All-through · Suffolk
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
216
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
22%
FSM eligible
45%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
8%
Persistent absence
22%
Contact
Address
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND
Local authority
Suffolk
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 216 | 9.5 | 100% | 22% | 45% | 8% | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 182 | 7.7 | 100% | 21% | 43% | 10% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 165 | 8.3 | 100% | 20% | 46% | 10% | 33% |
| 2021/22 | 160 | 7.8 | 100% | 19% | 42% | 11% | 38% |
| 2020/21 | 151 | 6.6 | 100% | 19% | 40% | — | — |
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