SchoolScoresBridge Learning Campus
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 16 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of AMPLIFY EDUCATION
William Jessop Way, Hartcliffe, Bristol, BS13 0RL
0117 353 4472 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 3 February 2026.
In short: 1 strong, 6 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Bristol comparisons use the 9 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 9% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 83% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 8% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 84% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 12% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 76% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 44 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 10% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 25% | 51% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 80 parents who had raised a concern 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 11% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 72% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 40 parents of children with SEND 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 7% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 28% | 59% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 10% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50%said yes | 85% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 7%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
81% — 22 points above the Bristol, City of average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 97% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 68% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
133 pupils in this year group.
23% — 23 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 34.6 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
105 pupils in this year group.
83% — 7 points below the Bristol, City of average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 83% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 9% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 22% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 42% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 5% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 83% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bristol, City of. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 83 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 78 |
| Of those, offered a place | 78 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 167 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 58 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 58 (89%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 93 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bristol, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 57.9% | 34.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 94% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.1% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0% | 20.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 34th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 10.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 34th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.8% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 35th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 10% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 52.6 | 37.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 39th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 10.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 0.64% | 0.12% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 27th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 52% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 42nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 73% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 13.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- E-ACT Bristol Academy South 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2024, before conversion) · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Daventry Road 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Bernadette Catholic Secondary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2025 · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy John Williams 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bedminster Down School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cleve House School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Oasis Academy Brislington 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- LPW Independent School 2.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Outstanding (2025)
- Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 6 expected
- St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bridge Learning Campus's Ofsted rating?
Bridge Learning Campus was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Bridge Learning Campus do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 23% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Bridge Learning Campus?
50% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Bridge Learning Campus to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bridge Learning Campus oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 78 families put Bridge Learning Campus as their first choice for 83 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 78 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139049.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.