The Bridge Integrated Learning Space is a special free school in Islington, London, for children and young people aged 7 to 19. It supports autism, moderate learning and PMLD.
- Ages 7–19
- 32 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 7 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 32 (places for 25)
- Headteacher
- Mr Edward Ashcroft (Ceo)
- Part of
- The Bridge MAT LTD
- Opened
- 5 January 2015
- Free school meals
- 81.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Islington
- School reference (URN)
- 141605
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, moderate learning and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Islington (1)
- Profound and multiple learning difficulties Other schools for this in Islington (2)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Islington council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, October 2017; school remains Outstanding (March 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in October 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, March 2023).
Contact and getting there
1 Dowrey Street, London, N1 0HY
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- New River College Primary Alternative provision · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.0 miles
- New River College Medical Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.3 miles
- Laycock Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
By need in Islington: Autism (4) · PMLD (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2)
Questions about The Bridge Integrated Learning Space
How do I get a place at The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult The Bridge Integrated Learning Space. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does The Bridge Integrated Learning Space support?
Autism, moderate learning difficulty and profound and multiple learning difficulties. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Bridge Integrated Learning Space take?
Aged 7 to 19, boys and girls.
What is The Bridge Integrated Learning Space’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in March 2023 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is The Bridge Integrated Learning Space?
1 Dowrey Street, London, N1 0HY, in Islington.
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