Bridge Learning Campus is an all-through mainstream school in Bristol, Bristol, City of, for children and young people aged 3 to 16. In January 2026, 338 of its 1,202 pupils (28.1%) were getting SEN support and 56 (4.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–16
- 1,202 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bristol, City of.
28.1% get SEN support
338 of 1,202 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.7% have an EHC plan
56 of 1,202 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health133
- Speech, language and communication104
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia70
- Moderate learning difficulty39
- Autism26
- Hearing impairment5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream all-through school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,202 (places for 1,395)
- Headteacher
- Mr Danny McGilloway
- Part of
- Amplify Education
- Free school meals
- 58% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bristol, City of
- School reference (URN)
- 139049
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bristol, City of council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, January 2026: Needs attention in 6 of 7 areas
Inspected in January 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
William Jessop Way, Bristol, BS13 0RL
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- New Fosseway School Special school · Ages 4–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- Oasis Academy New Oak Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Manor Wood School Independent · Ages 5–16 1.3 miles
- Ilminster Avenue Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–4 · Ofsted: Good 1.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Wansdyke Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.7%, EHC plans 5.4% 0.3 miles
- E-ACT Hareclive Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 36.7%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.6 miles
- Bridge Farm Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 15.8%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Bristol, City of SEND schools in Bristol, City of
Questions about Bridge Learning Campus
How many pupils at Bridge Learning Campus have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 338 of the 1,202 pupils (28.1%) were getting SEN support and 56 (4.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Bridge Learning Campus?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (133 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (104 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (70 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Bridge Learning Campus?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Bridge Learning Campus?
Through Bristol, City of council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Bridge Learning Campus?
You can ask for Bridge Learning Campus to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Bridge Learning Campus have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Oasis Academy New Oak, about 1.2 miles away.
Where is Bridge Learning Campus?
William Jessop Way, Bristol, BS13 0RL, in Bristol, City of.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.