The Bridge Integrated Learning Space, London
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in London, part of The Bridge MAT Ltd. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in July 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Bridge Integrated Learning Space are Richard Cloudesley School (0.5 miles, Outstanding); The Courtyard Islington (0.7 miles, Good); Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children (0.8 miles, Outstanding); and Samuel Rhodes MLD School (0.9 miles, Outstanding).
Richard Cloudesley SchoolThe Courtyard IslingtonFrank Barnes School for Deaf ChildrenSamuel Rhodes MLD School
The trust
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is one of 9 schools run by The Bridge MAT Ltd, an academy trust.
Who goes there
75% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 46.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (31%), Asian (22%) and White British (19%).
Almost every pupil at The Bridge Integrated Learning Space has an education, health and care plan (32 of 32 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space has a resourced provision for autism, moderate learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 25 places, 19 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Angel Station, about 640 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Theberton Street / Gibson Sq (->w), 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from October 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2025 inspection report.
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
75.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism, MLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Before and after school care
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Islington
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to The Bridge Integrated Learning Space from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is in Islington; for families living there:
Apply to Islington for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 138
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 32
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 138 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 106 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
128%
Over capacity
32 pupils
25 places
7 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Islington council
Places available
1,480
Applications
1,593
Got 1st preference
66.2%
Got preferred school
94.5%
All secondary applications across Islington council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
32
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space has a resourced provision for autism, moderate learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 25 places, 19 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
32
Total Pupils
28
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
5.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£71,796
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
6.3%
Persistent absence
16
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
What is The Bridge Integrated Learning Space's Ofsted rating?
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2017, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
No fixed boundary. When The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is oversubscribed, Islington allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space has around 32 pupils on roll. 75% are eligible for free school meals.
Does The Bridge Integrated Learning Space have specialist SEN provision?
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space has a resourced provision for autism, moderate learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 25 places, 19 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
3.6% of sessions were missed at The Bridge Integrated Learning Space in 2024/25. 6.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
Apply through Islington's coordinated admissions process, naming The Bridge Integrated Learning Space on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does The Bridge Integrated Learning Space have a breakfast club or after-school club?
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 138 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 32 serious and 106 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Islington is 143 (the median across 70 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is at 1 Dowrey Street, London, N1 0HY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)