The Bridge Academy

The Bridge Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Bridge Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Bridge Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2013 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in February 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Bridge Academy?

The Bridge Academy has 1,070 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Bridge Academy take?

The Bridge Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 19.

Where is The Bridge Academy located?

The Bridge Academy is located in London, E2 8BA, Hackney.

How do I apply to The Bridge Academy?

The Bridge Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Bridge Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Bridge Academy was 5.6 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Bridge Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 22.4% of pupils at The Bridge Academy are recorded as Black African. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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