Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Bridge Academy

Laburnum Street, London, E2 8BA
Part of: THE BRIDGE ACADEMY, HACKNEY (Single-academy trust)
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The Bridge Academy
London, E2 8BA
1,099 Pupils
1,150 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
57.40% FSM %
586 Boys
513 Girls
About The Bridge Academy

Located in London (E2 8BA), The Bridge Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Hackney.

It has 1,099 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,150. Current headteacher: Chris Brown.

Data for The Bridge Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hackney
Region London
Administrative District Hackney
Parliamentary Constituency Hackney South and Shoreditch
Ward Haggerston
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE BRIDGE ACADEMY, HACKNEY
Opened 06-09-2007
UKPRN 10021086
URN 131609
Data Last Updated 30-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Chris Brown Accounting Officer 01/09/2015 — N/A
Mr Bert Suer Chair of Trustees 29/11/2024 11/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Doreen Agbodo Chief Financial Officer 22/04/2025 — N/A
Ken Robb Chief Financial Officer 01/01/2015 21/04/2025 N/A
UBS AG Corporate Body Member 12/08/2004 31/03/2025 Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Sally James Member 02/12/2022 — Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Colin Parry Member 02/12/2022 — Appointed by academy members
Mr David Soanes Member 16/07/2025 — Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Bert Suer Member 11/10/2020 — Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Zoe Evans Trustee 01/10/2020 01/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Hardie Trustee 24/06/2005 11/07/2025 Appointed by academy members
Mrs Elizabeth Ifi Trustee 17/03/2022 16/03/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Haggerston School
0.36 km • London
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0.42 km • London
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Waterside Academy
0.44 km • London
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Sebright School
0.52 km • London
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City of London Academy, Shoreditch Park
0.52 km • London
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Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
0.53 km • London
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bridge Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in London, Hackney.
The Bridge Academy has 1,099 pupils, with a capacity of 1,150.
The Bridge Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The admissions policy at The Bridge Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Bridge Academy is Mr Chris Brown.
The Bridge Academy is at Laburnum Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BA, in the Hackney local authority, London.
Sixth form at The Bridge Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Bridge Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Chris Brown
Laburnum Street, Hackney, London, E2 8BA
02077495240
www.bridgeacademy.hackney.sch.uk/
Location
E2 8BA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131609
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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