Life at Bridge Academy - in pictures

‘Food technology’ class. The school aims for a mix of academic and vocational classes Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Some pupils have achieved high GCSE results in art class Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Two pupils scuffling in the main hall at break time Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Lunch: just like any other school Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

The newly arrived chicken coop in the playground Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Drama class provides an opportunity for students to work through their issues Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Girls are in the minority; there are seven boys for every three girls Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Three pupils relax in the yard behind the school Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian

Learning to fix bikes at a life-skills class Photograph: Linda Nylind/Guardian