The Bridge Academy
URN: 149651 • Lichfield WS13 6SW
Overview
- Name
- The Bridge Academy
- URN
- 149651
- Type
- Academy alternative provision converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 27.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elliot Payne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01543255872
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wissage Road, Lichfield WS13 6SW
Summary
The Bridge Academy, located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, is an alternative provision academy catering to students from Years 1 to 11. With a mixed-gender enrollment of 54 pupils, the academy primarily serves those who have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools or are on short-term preventative placements. The school aims to provide a supportive environment that fosters personal development and academic achievement.
The curriculum at The Bridge Academy is designed to be sequenced and inclusive, focusing on core subjects while also offering opportunities for broader learning experiences. The academy emphasizes the importance of preparing students to be school-ready, work-ready, and life-ready, equipping them with essential social and emotional skills to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
In addition to academic support, The Bridge Academy places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student's individual needs are met. The school is part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, which collaborates with local authorities to promote student safety and well-being within the community.
The curriculum at The Bridge Academy is designed to be sequenced and inclusive, focusing on core subjects while also offering opportunities for broader learning experiences. The academy emphasizes the importance of preparing students to be school-ready, work-ready, and life-ready, equipping them with essential social and emotional skills to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
In addition to academic support, The Bridge Academy places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that each student's individual needs are met. The school is part of the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership, which collaborates with local authorities to promote student safety and well-being within the community.
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- Policies & Procedures (other)
- Admissions (other)
- 27 Oct – 31 Oct 2025 October Half Term (other)
- Inclusion (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen's Croft High School (62.8)
- Rocklands School (61.9)
- Saxon Hill School (60.2)
- Shenstone Lodge School (54.7)
- Queen's Croft High School (52.6)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 54
- Boys
- 41
- Girls
- 13
- FSM %
- 66.70
- Open date
- 2023-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 54 | 41 | 13 | 66.70 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 61.90 | |
| 2023-09-11 |
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