The Bridge Academy
London, E2 8BA · Hackney · secondary school
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9th of 16 secondary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.0/10 against 163 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.9 · 64 | 30% | 1.94 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.51 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.6 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Bridge Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in April 2023. In 2024/25, 62.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.51 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Debate Mate, Brilliant Club, and Jack Petchey Award. They also participate in the Hackney Community Orchestra, a Year 8 Residential, and Trips Abroad.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,070 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the 62.4% attainment benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award? How are places allocated for the Year 8 Residential?
What Ofsted said about The Bridge Academy
Overview
The Bridge Academy continues to be a good school, maintaining high expectations for all pupils within a "calm and orderly environment." Leaders ensure that guiding principles of "kindness, hard work and integrity" are central to the school’s culture, resulting in pupils who behave very well and are happy.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all" and "meets, and in places exceeds, the scope of the national curriculum," with knowledge building progressively over time.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and deliver lessons with clarity, while effectively identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is treated as a priority, with "bespoke support" helping pupils build confidence and fluency.
- A "wide-ranging and rich personal development programme" includes weekly enrichment clubs, cultural-capital days, and a comprehensive careers programme supported by external partnerships.
- Staff workload pressures are managed carefully, with leaders implementing strategies that staff appreciate.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they "routinely address any gaps in pupils’ understanding," particularly regarding subject-specific vocabulary.
- Teaching must more consistently clarify misunderstandings to ensure pupils are secure in knowledge before moving to new content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with secure systems in place, well-trained staff, and timely responses to concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.3 |
| 2024/25 | 56.9 |
| 2025/26 | 51.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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