Special academy · Suffolk

The Bridge School

Special
Ages 4–19
Sixth form

Term dates

Special academys can set their own term dates. Many follow Suffolk council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

See Suffolk's full dates

Admissions

Places at special schools are usually arranged through an education, health and care (EHC) plan, agreed with the council.

How EHC plans work on GOV.UK

About and location

Type: Special academy
Phase: Special
Ages: 4–19
Pupils: 257 (capacity 273)
Gender: Mixed
Academy trust: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Phone: 01473556200
Address: Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND
Website: thebridgeschool.org.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Report a correction.