The Bridge School
251 Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bridge School is a special school in Islington for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 69 schools in Islington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2013, report published 13 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 July 2025
This school knows every pupil very well. Pupils show through their words, symbols or behaviour that they enjoy attending. Staff strive to give all pupils a voice, including those who do not communicate verbally. The school takes great care that the environment and atmosphere help pupils to feel happy, safe and secure. Much thought goes into meeting pupils' different sensory needs. Staff follow predictable routines and prepare pupils carefully for any changes to these. During the inspection, the enthusiasm of pupils, staff, parents and carers alike contributed to a joyful and active sports day at Parliament Hill. The school is ambitious for pupils across all aspects of their learning and development. Classrooms and common spaces are calm. Pupils enjoy their lessons, from mathematics to cooking and art. Staff know how to engage pupils and get them to join in. For example, pupils are provided with regular movement breaks or work in a space that helps them to concentrate. Some show great delight as they successfully complete their work. The school's overarching aim of 'bridging the gap' to pupils' future lives is well realised. Working in partnership with therapists, the school successfully promotes pupils' cognitive, personal and physical development. For some, progress comes in small but often significant steps.
What the school should improve
- The school's routine communication with parents is variable. This theme underpins concerns expressed by a minority of parents who lack confidence about aspects of the school's provision. The school should ensure that communication with parents is more consistent and effective.
- Tasks in lessons do not consistently support pupils to practise and build knowledge and skills. Sometimes, activities do not take enough account of pupils' prior learning or give them enough opportunity to build towards the next step. This means that pupils' learning is not promoted as consistently well as it could be. The school should ensure that tasks are well designed and pitched appropriately to support pupils towards securing the intended learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
20 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
260 pupils on roll
Schools near The Bridge School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| The Courtyard Islington | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 2.0 |
| Harmood School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 0.3 |
| The Bridge Integrated Learning Space | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Samuel Rhodes MLD School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard to exceptional | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE BRIDGE MAT LTD
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Stephen Chatterjee
- Phone
- 02076191000
- Address
- 251 Hungerford Road, London, N7 9LD
- Local authority
- Islington
- URN
- 143217
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.