Bridge Junior School
URN: 119999 • Leicester LE5 3HH
Overview
- Name
- Bridge Junior School
- URN
- 119999
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 45.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Williamson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Mere Close, Leicester LE5 3HH
Summary
Bridge Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Leicester, accommodating 357 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive environment, where every child is encouraged to SHINE—an ethos that underpins its educational approach. The SHINE values emphasize striving for excellence, happiness in learning, independence, nurturing relationships, and equality, fostering a supportive atmosphere for all students.
The curriculum at Bridge Junior School is designed to meet the needs of every child, promoting not only academic success but also personal growth and lifelong learning. The dedicated staff focus on developing the whole child, ensuring that all pupils are prepared for their next educational steps. The school also prioritizes character education, integrating British values into its teaching to cultivate respectful and tolerant citizens.
Bridge Junior School aims to maintain a strong connection with the local community, fostering a family-like environment where collaboration and mutual support are key. Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school, contributing to a nurturing atmosphere that values each child's potential.
The curriculum at Bridge Junior School is designed to meet the needs of every child, promoting not only academic success but also personal growth and lifelong learning. The dedicated staff focus on developing the whole child, ensuring that all pupils are prepared for their next educational steps. The school also prioritizes character education, integrating British values into its teaching to cultivate respectful and tolerant citizens.
Bridge Junior School aims to maintain a strong connection with the local community, fostering a family-like environment where collaboration and mutual support are key. Parents and carers are encouraged to engage with the school, contributing to a nurturing atmosphere that values each child's potential.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicester
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 357
- Boys
- 179
- Girls
- 178
- FSM %
- 17.40
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 357 | 179 | 178 | 360 | 17.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 357 | 179 | 178 | 360 | 17.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 356 | 178 | 178 | 360 | 17.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 356 | 178 | 178 | 360 | 17.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 358 | 177 | 181 | 360 | 18.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 361 | 171 | 190 | 360 | 16.10 |
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