Welcome to Senior School

At Bridgewater School, we believe that holistic education is about shaping character as much as achieving results.

Our ethos places equal importance on academic ambition and personal development, ensuring every student is encouraged to explore their potential while fostering respect, resilience and responsibility. By offering a rich variety of team and group activities, alongside outstanding teaching, we empower every individual to flourish, both in and beyond the classroom.

Life in Senior School

The difference with Bridgewater is that the school enables a broader spectrum of children to achieve their best and develop holistically.

- Bridgewater parent - Year 7

Effective curriculum planning supports pupils to transfer skills and knowledge from one subject area to another with confidence.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I just wanted to say that this school is amazing and I am so happy I go here. I wake up every school day excited to come to school.

- Senior School student - Year 8

The school actively promotes pupils' confidence and self-esteem through providing extensive opportunities to support their emotional wellbeing.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I know that the education he received from Bridgewater will help him grow as an individual and give him all of the tools he needs to be successful in life.

- Former Bridgewater parent

The school's value of inclusivity is integral to all aspects of the school's provision.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I have come to realise over the years just how rare it is to find a school and community like Bridgewater. One so open and welcoming and whose staff never fails to extend help or kindness.

- Former Senior School & Sixth Form student

Open Evening inspires students to think bigger

We were delighted to welcome our Year 11 students and their families to our recent Sixth Form Open Evening, alongside prospective students from other schools who joined us to discover

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Sir Kevin Sinfield at Bridgewater School on Day 6 of his final 7 in 7 challenge

Sir Kevin Sinfield brings inspiration to Bridgewater

An unforgettable morning saw pupils welcome Sir Kevin and his team on Day 6 of his seventh and final 7 in 7 challenge – bringing weeks of learning about friendship,

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ABRSM music exam success 2026

As we begin the new 2026-27 academic year, we would like to recognise the musical achievements of the following students who ended 2026 with ABRSM exam success (The Associated Board

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GCSE 2026 – celebrating exceptional progress

GCSE Results Day 2026 has provided another opportunity for celebration, with one third of all grades awarded at 9-7 and students once again surpassing their baseline targets across all measures.

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