Clifford Bridge Academy

What Clifford Bridge Academy does

Clifford Bridge Academy is a state-funded primary academy located in Coventry, England (CV3 2PD), operating as a two-form entry school with a two-year-old provision and an on-site wraparound facility. It serves children from Nursery through Year 6, with approximately 420 mainstream places plus 39 nursery places per session. The school is part of Inspire Education Trust, a Multi Academy Trust (Registered Number 09728614) encompassing eight schools across the Coventry area, which provides shared governance, financial oversight, and collaborative resources. Curriculum delivery rests on a bespoke EYFS '5 Ms' framework (Making, Conversations, Mark making, Meaning, Mathematics), a thematic curriculum for foundation subjects, and the OPAL outdoor play programme and Thrive Approach as pastoral and enrichment differentiators. The school was graded 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2019 with three of five areas Outstanding, and an ungraded inspection in January 2025 confirmed standards were maintained.

The business model is anchored on government per-pupil funding augmented by Pupil Premium, Sports Premium, and SEND top-ups, with ancillary fee income from wraparound care (Boomerang: breakfast £5.00, after-school £8.50–£12.50), school meals (£2.30 per meal, Catering Academy as supplier), and nursery additional hours (£5.00/hr rising to £5.50/hr in Summer Term 2026). The technology stack is entirely third-party — Arbor (MIS/parent portal), SchoolCloud (authentication), Tapestry (EYFS journals), Studybugs (attendance), and Google Analytics — with no proprietary platform. Go-to-market is constrained by the centralized Coventry City Council admissions process for Reception to Year 6, supplemented by appointment-based school tours and a multi-channel communication mix (website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, weekly newsletters).

The customer base consists of local families with children aged 2–11, with no commercial customer concentration. Strategic posture is stable and product-deepening rather than growth-oriented: differentiated pastoral and enrichment products (Thrive, OPAL, Inspire Challenge Awards), MAT-level SEND integration, and incremental fee optimization, with no M&A, no expansion to additional sites, and no AI/ML capability development evident in the data.

Name

Clifford Bridge Academy

Legal name

Clifford Bridge Academy

Website

https://cliffordbridgeacademy.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clifford Bridge Academy is a Coventry-based state primary academy within Inspire Education Trust, educating children aged 2–11 through Nursery, Reception and Years 1–6, with wraparound care and SEND-inclusive pastoral provision.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDACACAB

Nursery School Programs (2–4 Years)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

SECONDARYEDACAAAL

School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care)

Education/Early Childhood Education/Daycare & Childcare Centers

SECONDARYEDACACAC

Half-Day Nursery Programs

Education/Early Childhood Education/Nursery Schools & Playgroups

Keywords

• Primary education services
• Early years foundation
• Wraparound childcare
• Primary academy school
• SEND inclusive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government School Funding: Core funding from government for educational services, including Pupil Premium funding for eligible students and Sports Premium funding for PE and sport provision.
2. Nursery Fees: Charges for additional nursery hours beyond funded provision. Standard session times are 8:30-11:30 (morning) and 12:30-3:30 (afternoon), with full day option 8:30-2:30 for 30 hours. Additional hours at £5 per hour.
3. Wraparound Care (Boomerang): Breakfast Club (£5.00), After School Session 1 (£8.50) until 4:45, and After School Session 2 (£12.50) until 5:45. Meals included.
4. School Meals: Hot dinner options at £2.30 per meal, provided by Catering Academy. Packed lunch option also available.
5. Pupil Premium: Additional funding for eligible families who receive qualifying benefits. Provides £438 per year saving for families when children move to KS2, plus discounts on trips and free after school clubs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clifford Bridge Academy is a two-form entry primary school delivering full-time education for children aged 2–11, from Nursery and Reception through Year 6, via a bespoke EYFS curriculum (5 Ms approach) and Thematic Curriculum. It supplements classroom education with fee-based wraparound care (Boomerang before/after school club), school meals, and enrichment schemes including the OPAL outdoor play programme and Thrive Approach pastoral support. The school is operated within the Inspire Education Trust multi-academy framework and serves families in Coventry, England.

Product overview

Clifford Bridge Academy is a two-form entry primary school with a two-year-old provision and wraparound facility, graded 'Good' by Ofsted in October 2019. The school offers a comprehensive education service spanning Nursery, Reception, and Years 1-6, delivered through its bespoke EYFS curriculum (5 Ms approach with Magic methodology), Thematic Curriculum covering History, Geography, Art, D&T, and Music, and subject-specific curricula for English, Maths, Science, PE, RE, PSHE, Languages, and Digital Technology. Supporting services include the Boomerang before/after school club, OPAL outdoor play program, Tapestry online learning journal, Inspire Challenge Awards enrichment scheme, and PTFA community events. The school is part of Inspire Education Trust, a Multi Academy Trust encompassing eight schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery Provision Nursery program for 3-4 year olds offering 39 places per session, with morning (8:30-11:30), afternoon (12:30-3:30), and full day (8:30-2:30) options. Includes 15 hours universal and 30 hours extended funded hours with additional hours available at £5 per hour.
• Reception Class Reception class for children starting school in September, delivered as part of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum with a focus on play-based learning and school readiness through the bespoke 5 Ms approach.
• Boomerang Before and After School Club Wraparound care facility offering Breakfast Club (£5.00, 7:45-8:35), After School Session 1 (£8.50, 3:15-4:45), and After School Session 2 (£12.50, 3:15-5:45). Includes meals and activities such as reading, gaming, craft, and outdoor play.
• OPAL Outdoor Play and Learning Programme Nationally recognised school-wide programme transforming playtimes with inclusive, imaginative, active outdoor play opportunities including loose parts play, construction areas, mud kitchens, den building, and nature exploration.
• EYFS Curriculum (Early Years Foundation Stage) Bespoke EYFS curriculum organised around 7 areas of learning (3 prime and 4 specific areas) and the 5 Ms approach (Making, Conversations, Mark making, Meaning, and Mathematics) delivered through the Magic methodology.
• Thrive Approach (Inclusion and SEND) Whole-school approach to social and emotional development rooted in neuroscience, attachment theory and child development research, providing staff with practical strategies to support pupils' wellbeing through licensed practitioners.
• Inspire Challenge Awards Home/school partnership enrichment scheme with challenges across 8 key areas working alongside the National Trust's 50 Things to do before you are 11¾ and the DfE Activity Passport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ofsted 'Good' rating (October 2019) with three of five areas graded Outstanding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Inspire Education TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClifford Bridge Academy is part of the Inspire Education Trust community, a Multi Academy Trust encompassing seven other schools in the Coventry area. The trust provides shared governance, policies, financial oversight, and collaborative educational opportunities across all member schools.
• Catering AcademycoreOthersCatering Academy provides fresh food catering services for the school, including hot lunch options and packed lunch alternatives. They utilize local suppliers and feature regular Halal options, with allergen information available.
• SEMHL (Social, Emotional, Mental Health and Learning)supportingOthersSEMHL works with the school in various ways including working with individuals, groups, classes, and providing staff training at termly planning meetings. They conduct learning assessments and provide recommendations for supportive strategies.
• EPS (Educational Psychology Service)supportingOthersTeam of educational psychologists who work with the school and parents/carers to promote educational, personal and social development of children. They work with individuals, groups, and across the wider school community.
• SaLT (Speech and Language Therapy Service)supportingOthersSpeech and language therapists visit the school regularly to assess children and deliver interventions to develop speech and understanding of language. They set specific targets to help school and parents work with children.
• CCT (Complex Communication Team)supportingOthersEducation service specializing in communication, including educational speech and language provision. Supports children with autism diagnosis and has provided Makaton sign language training.
• CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)supportingOthersMental health services for children and young people. Helps with behavioral issues, depression, eating difficulties, anxiety, self-harming, and can diagnose and treat serious mental health problems.
• Coventry SEND Local OffersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral resource providing information about support available for children with special educational needs and disabilities across education, health and social care in Coventry.
• Coventry Best Start Family HubssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership bringing together services, support and opportunities for families from pregnancy through to young adulthood. Works alongside schools, health services and community organisations.
• Heart of England Music HubsupportingOthersMusic education partnership providing opportunities for musical development and enrichment activities.
• TapestrysupportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline learning journal used for EYFS to record children's learning, development and experiences. Parents can view progress and upload their own comments and media.
• Coventry City CouncilcoreOthersThe local authority handles all admissions for Reception through Year 6. Applications are processed through Coventry City Council's centralized admissions system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arley Primary Academy: Also a primary academy within Inspire Education Trust alongside Clifford Bridge. Directly comparable on governance, funding model, curriculum resources and Coventry catchment, making it the most direct peer.
• Walsgrave CofE Academy: Inspire Education Trust primary academy (CofE). Directly comparable operating model, share central trust services and serve the same Coventry local-authority catchment.
• Blue Coat CofE School: Faith-affiliated primary academy in the same Inspire Education Trust. Comparable in funding model and operations but adds a CofE dimension to curriculum and admissions.
• Frederick Bird Academy: Inspire Education Trust primary academy in Coventry. Same trust structure, similar admissions pathway through Coventry City Council, and overlapping curriculum/SEND provisions.
• Whittle Academy: Primary academy within Inspire Education Trust. Shares the same trust-level governance, shared services and pedagogical framework, and serves a comparable Coventry-area family demographic.
• Hearsall Community Academy: Coventry primary academy within Inspire Education Trust. Comparable on age range, funding model, governance and community-facing wraparound services.
• Stockingford Academy: Primary academy within Inspire Education Trust. Same trust governance, comparable funding mix and pupil demographics, making it a directly comparable peer for benchmarking operations.

Broad incumbents

• REAch2 Academy Trust: Primary-focused Multi Academy Trust operating a national network of primary academies. Comparable on the primary-academy operating model, central shared services and government funding dependency, but at significantly larger scale.
• Greenwood Academies Trust: Large UK Multi Academy Trust operating multiple primary academies nationally. Comparable on trust-level governance, central services and per-pupil funding economics, though at much greater scale and broader geography.

Others

• Inspire Education Trust: The Multi Academy Trust that owns and governs Clifford Bridge Academy. Directly relevant as the parent entity that determines funding flows, shared services, expansion decisions and strategic direction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/CliffordBridgeAcademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cliffordbridgeacademy
• Facebookfacebook.com/CliffordBridgeAcademy
• Instagraminstagram.com/cliffordbridgeacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clifford-bridge-academy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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