Compare Chalk Hill and Hillside Special School and The Bridge School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Chalk Hill (Not applicable) in Sudbury; Hillside Special School (Not applicable) in Sudbury; The Bridge School (Not applicable) in Ipswich — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chalk Hill, Hillside Special School and The Bridge School. They are not applicable phase and academy alternative provision sponsor led, community special school and academy special sponsor led type located around Sudbury, Suffolk and Ipswich, Suffolk. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Hillside Special School), published Feb 2014. The lowest is 3 (Chalk Hill), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Chalk Hill (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 300, typical FSM 55–60%, range 40–45%–75–80%; spread across trusts such as EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST and UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Chalk Hill CO10 2SF	Hillside Special School CO10 1NN	The Bridge School IP8 3ND
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2SF	Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1NN	Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3ND
Latest Ofsted	3 7 Dec 2023	1 12 Feb 2014	2 19 Sep 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	75–80% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	30	86	—
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	—
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST	Suffolk (935)	UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website	easterneducationgroup.ac.uk	www.hillsidespecial.org.uk	www.thebridgeschool.org.uk
Telephone	01787373583	01787372808	01473556200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chalk Hill

CO10 2SF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 2SF
Ofsted: 3 7 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 75–80% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EASTERN EDUCATION GROUP TRUST
Website: easterneducationgroup.ac.uk
Telephone: 01787373583

Hillside Special School

CO10 1NN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 1NN
Ofsted: 1 12 Feb 2014
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Suffolk (935)
Website: www.hillsidespecial.org.uk
Telephone: 01787372808

The Bridge School

IP8 3ND

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Ipswich
Suffolk
IP8 3ND
Ofsted: 2 19 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITY SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.thebridgeschool.org.uk
Telephone: 01473556200

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.