What Bridge Academy Trust does

Bridge Academy Trust is a UK Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) — a charitable company limited by guarantee (company number 07663795) — headquartered at Community Building, Brian Close, Chelmsford, Essex. Founded in 2015 (with The Ongar Academy joining in October 2017 as the first member school), the trust operates 11 state-funded academies across Essex: seven primary schools (Acorn Academy, Chipping Ongar Primary, High Ongar Primary, Mildmay Primary, Oaklands Infant, Ongar Primary, Richard de Clare Community Academy) and four secondary schools (Moulsham High School, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, The Ongar Academy, The Ramsey Academy). The trust also operates Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training (MEITT), a school-based teacher training scheme. Core purpose is the provision of free, state-funded education for children and young people aged 3-19 under the motto 'Enjoy, Enrich, Achieve, Aspire'.

The trust's model is collegiate and community-led: each school maintains local identity, leadership and a Local Governing Committee, but draws on central trust support for school improvement, financial oversight, HR, IT, estates and professional development. Revenue is almost entirely derived from UK government funding through the Department for Education (DfE) and the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), including per-pupil allocations and Pupil Premium grants; ancillary income from lettings, trips and before/after-school clubs is disclosed but immaterial. Governance sits with a Board of Trustees (chaired since October 2024 by Dr Margaret Wilson CBE) and five constitutional Members; executive leadership is led by CEO Mark Farmer (in role since 2017) and CFOO Lisa Tattersall.

Operationally the trust uses standard, off-the-shelf educational technology (Greenhouse School Websites CMS, Google Analytics, Microsoft Sway for newsletters, embedded Vimeo/YouTube/Facebook content) and discloses limited, text-only use of generative AI tools for lesson planning, policy drafting and communications under a published internal AI use policy. The trust is GDPR-compliant, partially WCAG 2.2 compliant, and is a member of UK public-sector bodies subject to standard academy trust regulatory oversight.

Name

Bridge Academy Trust

Legal name

Bridge Academy Trust

Website

https://bridgeacademytrust.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bridge Academy Trust is a UK Multi-Academy Trust operating 11 state-funded primary and secondary schools (plus MEITT teacher training) across Essex, providing free education to pupils aged 3-19 under government funding from the Department for Education.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Chelmsford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

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Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a UK Academy Trust, Bridge Academy Trust receives funding from the Department for Education (DfE) through the national funding formula. Schools within the trust receive Pupil Premium funding for disadvantaged students and other grants. Funding agreements are in place with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

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Core offering

Bridge Academy Trust is a Multi Academy Trust operating 11 state-funded academies across Essex — 7 primary schools and 4 secondary schools (including a sixth form) — providing free education to students aged 3-19. The trust also runs Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training (MEITT), a school-based initial teacher training scheme with over 25 years of experience. Educational services are delivered free at point of delivery through government funding, with shared central support covering school improvement, financial oversight, HR, and professional development across member schools.

Product overview

Bridge Academy Trust operates as a Multi Academy Trust comprising 11 schools across Essex: 7 primary schools (Acorn Academy, Chipping Ongar Primary, High Ongar Primary, Mildmay Primary, Oaklands Infant, Ongar Primary, Richard de Clare Community Academy) and 4 secondary schools (Moulsham High, Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, The Ongar Academy, The Ramsey Academy). The trust also runs Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training (MEITT), an outstanding school-based teacher training scheme. The Community Award programme is a trust-wide initiative recognizing student community involvement. Each school maintains its own identity, ethos and values within the trust's core purpose of providing high-quality education for children aged 3-19.

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Problem solved

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Brands

• Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training (MEITT): An outstanding school-based Initial Teacher Training scheme offering both full-time and part-time options, run by experienced practising teachers. Based at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form.

Products and services

• Moulsham High School Secondary school within Bridge Academy Trust, co-located with the trust's headquarters, providing education for secondary-age students in the Chelmsford area.
• Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form Secondary school and sixth form within Bridge Academy Trust, providing education through to GCSE and A-Level. Also serves as the base for Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training (MEITT).
• The Ongar Academy Secondary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing secondary education to students in the Ongar area of Essex.
• The Ramsey Academy Secondary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing secondary education to students in the Halstead area of Essex.
• Acorn Academy Primary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing primary education to students in the Essex area.
• Chipping Ongar Primary School Primary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing primary education to students in the Ongar area of Essex.
• High Ongar Primary School Primary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing primary education to students in the Ongar area of Essex.
• Mildmay Primary School Primary school within Bridge Academy Trust, formed from the merger of Mildmay Junior and Mildmay Infant schools, providing primary education in Essex.
• Oaklands Infant School Primary infant school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing education for the earliest primary years in Essex.
• Ongar Primary School Primary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing primary education to students in the Ongar area of Essex.
• Richard de Clare Community Academy Primary school within Bridge Academy Trust, providing primary education with a community focus in Essex.
• Mid Essex Initial Teacher Training (MEITT) School-based Initial Teacher Training (ITT) scheme offered by Bridge Academy Trust, providing both full-time and part-time training pathways for new teachers. Based at Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form with links to over 20 secondary schools across Essex. All training is run by experienced, practising teachers.

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Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries12 records

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