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The Bridge Easton

Free schools special · Easton · NR9 5EA

Ages 4–19 · 190 pupils · Norfolk

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

9.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-24

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.6%
Unauthorised1.4%
Authorised absence
7.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.1%
Enrolments in measure
94

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill112%

190 pupils · 170 places

Pupils on roll
190
Boys / girls
138 / 52
School capacity
170
Capacity fill
190 / 170 (112%)
Free school meals
36.3%
FSM pupils
69
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 4–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE BRIDGE MAT LTD
Academy trust
THE BRIDGE MAT LTD
Sponsor
The Bridge MAT Ltd
Headteacher
Natalie Dores

Location

Address
Bawburgh Road
Postcode
NR9 5EA
Town
Easton
Local authority
Norfolk
District
South Norfolk
Constituency
South Norfolk
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 free schools special, Ages 4–19, in Easton, Norfolk, 190 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 36.3%.

Open schools in Easton
1
Academies among open schools in Easton
0% (0)
Open schools in NR9
14
Open schools in Norfolk LA
464

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in EastonNear NR9

Contact

Headteacher
Natalie Dores
Telephone
01603652313
Website
www.thebridgetrust.academy

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