Inspection Reports

 

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is a body approved by the Secretary of State for Education and Skills for the purpose of inspecting independent schools in the Independent Schools Council (ISC) under Section 162 of the Education Act 2002.  Schools are standardly inspected once every three years.

Bridgewater school was last inspected in September 2025 , please see a copy of the Inspectorate’s findings:

ISI Inspection Report – October 2025

 

Previous reports:

Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Report 2022

Regulatory Compliance Inspection Report – January/February 2018

ISI Inspection Report – Feb 2015

 

Leaders have a clear vision for the school which is driven by their overriding ambition for pupils to flourish and achieve to the best of their abilities.


ISI Inspection Report 2025

Curiosity takes flight in Senior School

This year’s British Science Week provided an inspiring opportunity for pupils across the whole school to embrace the theme “Curiosity: what’s your question?”. From our youngest learners to our Senior School

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Prep pupils celebrate British Science Week

Pupils in the Prep Department at Bridgewater School embraced British Science Week 2026 with enthusiasm and imagination, exploring this year’s theme: “Curiosity: what’s your question?”. Throughout the week, children were encouraged

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Developing informed and independent learners

As part of Bridgewater School’s Sixth Form Enrichment Programme, Year 12 students recently participated in a carefully designed educational visit to Manchester, aimed at supporting their progression beyond Sixth Form

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Hands on history across the school

Yesterday, our Year 7 students had a wonderful opportunity to share their history knowledge with our Reception children, bringing learning to life in an engaging and hands-on way. The Year

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