The Bridge Easton, Easton

Special
Free schools special
Mixed
Ages 419

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Natalie Dores
Pupils:190 / 170 capacity
LA:Norfolk
Phone:01603652313
Address:Bawburgh Road, Easton, NR9 5EA
Trust:THE BRIDGE MAT LTD
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 January 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 24 March 2026View full report
URN:148618
UKPRN:10090892
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:South Norfolk
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

The Bridge Easton excels at creating a calm, nurturing environment where children with complex needs thrive. Staff know pupils exceptionally well and respond swiftly to their needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and vital life skills. The school goes above and beyond with creative enrichment activities, tailored support and genuine partnership with families to prepare pupils for adult life.

Key Strengths

  • Excellent attendance and behaviour management through proactive tracking and warm relationships that reduce anxiety
  • Highly inclusive culture with precisely tailored support that identifies and meets each pupil's individual needs quickly
  • Strong personal development programme including trips, community experiences, workplace visits and mental health support
  • Calm, predictable routines and low-distraction environments that help pupils feel secure and focused
  • Effective partnership working with families, external agencies and the trust to ensure consistent, cohesive support

Areas for Improvement

  • Some newer staff still developing confidence with the school's specialist teaching approaches
  • Continued strengthening of classroom practice as the school grows and evolves

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Trips, clubs, rebound therapy, visiting circus, school bus route practice, workplace visits, mental health drop-ins, community participation activities

The Bridge Easton is a special school rated as meeting strong standards across most areas. The school creates a calm, inclusive environment where pupils with complex needs feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

At a Glance

36.3%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

Yes

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

Reading0%
Maths0%
Writing0%

2025/26 academic year

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

112%

Over capacity

190 pupils

170 capacity

20 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Easton

Low pressure
New homes approved:42
Projected new pupils:8

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Easton

Admissions Demand - Norfolk

Low demand0.90x oversubscription

Places available

9,550

Applications

8,636

Got 1st preference

93.3%

Got preferred school

98.2%

Secondary admissions across Norfolk (2025/26)

Inspection History

24 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

7.95577%

Overall absence

20.97902%

Persistent absence

143

Enrolments

Authorised5.72871%
Unauthorised2.22707%
Persistent (10%+)20.97902%
Severe (50%+)2.7972%

Absence trend

8.14882%
22/23
9.24644%
23/24
7.95577%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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