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The Bridge Academy

Academy alternative provision converter · Lichfield · WS13 6SW

Ages 5–16 · 51 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Pupils on roll
51
Boys / girls
39 / 12
Free school meals
72.5%
FSM pupils
37
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy alternative provision converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
THE ARTHUR TERRY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Mr Elliot Payne

Location

Address
Wissage Road, Bridge Short Stay School
Postcode
WS13 6SW
Town
Lichfield
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
Lichfield
Constituency
Lichfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy alternative provision converter, Ages 5–16, in Lichfield, Staffordshire, 51 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 72.5%.

Open schools in Lichfield
27
Academies among open schools in Lichfield
59% (16)
Open schools in WS13
17
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • FSM22.9%

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  • St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School

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    • KS272%
    • Absence3.8%
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  • Lichfield Cathedral School

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    Ages 2–19

    • Att860.3
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  • Scotch Orchard Primary School

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    • KS266%
    • Absence5.6%
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  • Beacon Independent School

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  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    Ages 4–11

    • KS265%
    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM8.8%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Elliot Payne
Telephone
01543255872
Website
https://thebridgeacademy.atlp.org.uk

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