The Bridge Keystone is a special free school in Islington, London, for children and young people aged 4 to 19.
- Ages 4–19
- 56 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 56 (places for 90)
- Headteacher
- Mr Elliot Blackmore
- Part of
- The Bridge MAT LTD
- Opened
- 1 September 2017
- Free school meals
- 75% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Islington
- School reference (URN)
- 143702
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 Good, February 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Duncombe Road, London, N19 3DL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Kestrel House School Independent · Ages 5–16 0.6 miles
- The Harington Scheme Ltd Independent · Ages 16–25 0.7 miles
- Acland Burghley School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.9 miles
By need in Islington: Autism (4) · PMLD (3) · Speech and language (2) · Moderate learning (2)
Questions about The Bridge Keystone
How do I get a place at The Bridge Keystone?
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 Keystone. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does The Bridge Keystone take?
Aged 4 to 19, boys and girls.
What is The Bridge Keystone’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in February 2022 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 Keystone?
Duncombe Road, London, N19 3DL, in Islington.
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