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The Bridge School

Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND
Part of: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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The Bridge School
Ipswich, IP8 3ND
216 Pupils
228 Capacity
4–19 Age Range
43.50% FSM %
154 Boys
62 Girls
About The Bridge School

The Bridge School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ipswich, Suffolk, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 4–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 216 pupils on roll. School capacity: 228. Current headteacher: Tina Sharman.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Suffolk
Region East of England
Administrative District Babergh
Parliamentary Constituency South Suffolk
Ward Sproughton & Pinewood
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-06-2019
UKPRN 10083344
URN 147162
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ivana Lessener Listiakova Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Genty Brant Local Governor 02/02/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Roxanne Chudleigh Local Governor 16/05/2025 31/08/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Sarah Garner Local Governor 01/06/2019 22/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Amanda Hodgkinson Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ashlee Jacobs Local Governor 04/06/2025 03/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ivana Lessener Listiakova Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Melanie Scrafield Local Governor 21/03/2025 20/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Tina Sharman Local Governor 26/06/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Paul Stone Local Governor 06/01/2026 05/01/2030 Elected by parents
Josh Vartan Local Governor 01/01/2026 31/12/2029 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Belstead House Adult Education Centre
0.31 km • Ipswich
Other
One Sixth Form College
0.44 km • Ipswich
Other
Sprites Primary Academy
0.57 km • Ipswich
Other
Gusford Community Primary School
0.87 km • Ipswich
Other
Copdock Primary School
1.45 km • Ipswich
Other
The Oaks Primary School
1.46 km • Ipswich
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bridge School is a Academy special sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ipswich, Suffolk.
The Bridge School has 216 pupils, with a capacity of 228.
The Bridge School caters for pupils aged 4 to 19.
The Headteacher at The Bridge School is Ms Tina Sharman.
The Bridge School is at Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND, in the Suffolk local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Bridge School: Has a sixth form.
The Bridge School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Tina Sharman
Sprites Lane, Ipswich, IP8 3ND
01473556200
www.thebridgeschool.org.uk
Location
IP8 3ND  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 147162
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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