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The Bridge School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Bridge School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Ipswich, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 228 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–19

Age range

216

Pupils

228

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The Bridge School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Bridge School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Suffolk catchment area documents →

The Bridge School — School Information

Full address
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4–19 years
Free school meals
43.5% of pupils
DfE URN
147162

Other Not applicable Schools in Ipswich

If The Bridge School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Ipswich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Bridge School

Is The Bridge School oversubscribed?

The Bridge School is operating close to its capacity of 228 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Bridge School?

Admission to The Bridge School is managed by Suffolk. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Bridge School cover?

The Bridge School is a not applicable school in Ipswich, Suffolk, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Bridge School?

The Bridge School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.