Parent testimonials

Here at Bridgewater School, success and happiness go hand in hand and the emphasis placed on achievement and the celebration of success in all areas of school life makes all the difference. A difference which enables every individual, from the age of 3 through to 18, to discover their unique capabilities and be everything they can be.

But while the success of our students speaks for itself, here our parents (and pupils) share their thoughts about their time at Bridgewater and just what it means to be part of the family.

The school's family atmosphere and inclusive and tolerant ethos underpins the excellent personal development of pupils.


ISI Report

World Book Day brings storytelling to life

On Thursday 5th March, our Prep Department came alive as we celebrated World Book Day – a reminder of the transformative power of reading. This much-loved annual event is always

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Support for families on National Offer Day

Monday 2nd March 2026 is National Offer Day – a big milestone for families as they find out which secondary school their child has been allocated for September. For many,

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Specialist teaching in Early Years

At Bridgewater School, our children in the Early Years Foundation Stage benefit from a rich and inspiring curriculum that goes beyond the classroom. We are proud that our youngest learners

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The teacher who inspired a lifelong writing career

A former pupil of Bridgewater School has paid tribute to the late English teacher Mr Norman Pakes, whose encouragement helped shape a distinguished career in journalism and, more recently, as

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