The Bridge Academy
Laburnum Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bridge Academy is a secondary school in Hackney for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 105 schools in Hackney. It ranks 6th of 16 secondary schools in Hackney. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2013, report published 27 February 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 February 2023
Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. They ensure that their guiding principles of kindness, hard work and integrity are central to the school's culture. Leaders have developed a calm and orderly environment where pupils are safe. Pupils have access to a broad curriculum that is ambitious for all, including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils behave very well in the school and are happy. They are focused during lessons and regulate their own behaviour well at all other times. Incidents of bullying and the use of discriminatory language are extremely rare. Leaders address these effectively when they occur. All pupils take part in 'cultural-capital' days each year. These days allow pupils to experience opportunities beyond the classroom. Leaders provide many visits for pupils, including to museums, art galleries and outings to Kew Gardens and Hampton Court Palace. Leaders support pupils' musical opportunities. For instance, all pupils in Year 7 learn a musical instrument and they all receive a free instrument.
What the school should improve
- On occasion, teaching does not clarify pupils' misunderstandings clearly or ensure that pupils are secure in subject-specific vocabulary. This means that sometimes a small number of pupils are not ready to learn new content, or they do not commit knowledge to their long-term memory. Leaders should develop the expertise of all teachers so that they routinely address any gaps in pupils' understanding.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
173 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
103 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,070 pupils on roll, with places for 1,150
Schools near The Bridge Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haggerston School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.7 |
| Waterside Academy | 0.3 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Attainment 8: 44.6 |
| City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.3 |
| Mulberry Academy Shoreditch | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.0 |
| Oaklands School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 52.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BRIDGE ACADEMY, HACKNEY
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Brown
- Phone
- 02077495240
- Address
- Laburnum Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BA
- Local authority
- Hackney
- URN
- 131609
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.