The Bridge Integrated Learning Space, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school provides exceptional care and support for pupils with complex needs, with staff who know each pupil incredibly well and are alert to even the smallest changes in behavior. Pupils enjoy high attendance rates and benefit from a welcoming, friendly atmosphere built on strong teamwork. The school works closely with parents, therapists, and external services to ensure every child receives the tailored support and care they need.
Key Strengths
- Staff are highly trained and vigilant in identifying and meeting pupils' individual needs, with particular expertise in supporting non-verbal communication
- Strong, stable leadership team with specialists and therapists who work closely with parents and external services
- Well-organized systems for pupil supervision, including daily staffing plans and established routines at transition times
- Effective use of risk assessments to identify hazards and keep pupils safe
- Clear medical care plans and appropriate first aid provision
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance and signing in/out sheets need to be completed with more precision and consistency
- New systems for overseeing attendance and community learning sign-outs need to be fully embedded and implemented effectively
Safeguarding
Arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff highly trained, alert to pupils' vulnerabilities, and swift action taken to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
community learning trips and off-site activities
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is a special school serving pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities, including profound and multiple learning disabilities. Safeguarding arrangements at the school are effective.
At a Glance
81.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
128%
Over capacity
32 pupils
25 capacity
7 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Islington
Places available
1,530
Applications
1,585
Got 1st preference
68.6%
Got preferred school
94.8%
Secondary admissions across Islington (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.55731%
Overall absence
6.25%
Persistent absence
16
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
New River College Primary
Thornhill Primary School
St Andrew's (Barnsbury) CofE Primary School
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St John Evangelist Catholic Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
William Tyndale Primary School
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Winton Primary School
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