The Bridge Academy

The academy identifies Music as a specialism and reserves five external places under its oversubscription criteria.

“In recognition of our Music specialism, we offer five music places to external applicants under our over-subscription criteria.”

The sixth form has 125 places, with priority given to existing Bridge Academy students.

“Priority for our 125 places will be given to existing Bridge Academy students.”

Through its UBS partnership, the academy provides music, performance, cultural-visit and language-learning opportunities to every student.

“Our unique partnership with UBS means that we can offer a remarkable range of opportunities for students to develop the personal attributes they need to succeed in later life. For example, during their time at Bridge every student will learn a musical instrument and perform on stage in front of an audience; every student will visit an art gallery and a museum, watch a live music performance and go to the theatre; and every student will learn a language.”

Sixth-form students can access applied learning and expert engagement through opportunities connected with UBS.

“There are opportunities for Sixth Form students to apply Mathematics in real-life contexts, hear from IT experts and economists, and some Sixth Form students attend formal dinners at UBS.”

The academy sets exceptionally high standards and seeks to build strong learning habits and future success.

“We have exceptionally high standards, and our ‘no excuses’ approach instils strong learning habits ultimately helping students become better qualified, more successful and happier.”

The academy promotes an achievement-oriented culture, hard work and academic engagement.

“We have an achievement-oriented culture where all students work hard and it is cool to be smart.”

Sixth-form enrichment includes applied mathematics, talks from IT experts and economists, and formal dinners at UBS for some students.

“There are opportunities for Sixth Form students to apply Mathematics in real-life contexts, hear from IT experts and economists, and some Sixth Form students attend formal dinners at UBS.”

The school provides a sixth form with a dedicated admissions section.

“Sixth Form Admissions”

The academy is holding three bookable open mornings and one open evening in autumn 2026.

“During the Autumn Term 2026, we have a number of Open Mornings and one Open Evening for you to attend.”

A Level Mathematics requires grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics.

“Students wishing to study Mathematics at A Level must have a grade 7 at GCSE.”

A full-time Higher Education and Careers Manager oversees careers provision including university and workplace visits, tailored guidance, interview preparation, work experience and UBS mentoring.

“Our full-time Higher Education and Careers Manager oversees a [programme](https://www.tbah.uk/curriculum/careers-progression) which includes university and workplace visits, bespoke careers advice and guidance, interview practice, work experience, mentoring from UBS volunteers and much, much more.”

The sixth-form website navigation includes dedicated UCAS and careers information.

“UCAS and Careers”

The school reports record-breaking summer examination results.

“Celebrating Record-Breaking Summer Exam Results at bridge academy”