Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision, Milton Keynes

In its own words: "Our clear purpose is to make a long lasting difference to our students' lives, guiding and supporting them to find their own pathway to becoming happy, productive and successful members of society. Mission In Bridge Academy our students are supported in a safe, nurturing and aspirational environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Part of Stephenson (MK) Trust Registered Number: 07919427 (England and Wales) Crosslands | Stantonbury | Milton Keynes | MK14 6AX"

Across Milton Keynes, 82% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 97% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in Milton Keynes lodged 153 appeals against secondary school offers; 129 reached a hearing and 13 succeeded (10.1% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision are St Paul's Catholic School (0.4 miles, Good, Attainment 8 43.9); The Milton Keynes Academy (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 40.1); Lord Grey Academy (1.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 40.6); and Kents Hill Park all-through school (1.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 45.5).

Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision is one of 2 schools run by Stephenson (mk) Trust, an academy trust.

45.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 6.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (84%) and Mixed (10%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (38.7%) received SEN support and 19 (61.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Milton Keynes Central Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Coffee Hall Local Centre (outside), 60 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 399 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Milton Keynes (156), as is usual near a town centre.

The primary schools closest to Bridge Academy, All-through Alternative Provision are New Chapter Primary School (0.2 miles), Moorland Primary School (0.5 miles), Falconhurst School (0.7 miles) and Oldbrook First School and Nursery (0.8 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.