Entry to Prep

At Bridgewater Preparatory School, we give young individuals the tools they need to be everything that they can be. Our child-centred approach nurtures personal abilities and our highly experienced teaching staff are committed to giving every child the opportunity to flourish and enjoy their unique journey through to Senior School.

  • A safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
  • High staffing levels with specialist teaching in IT, Music. Forest School and PE
  • Close and helpful partnerships with parents
  • A wealth of extra-curricular and enrichment activities
  • ‘Extended Day’ provision for flexible wraparound care
  • A vibrant and diverse school community

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Making an application

Parents with children wishing to be considered for the Prep School are invited to make an appointment with the Head of Prep for a personal tour of the school together with an assessment of literacy and reading ability, plus competency in maths. Children are then able to spend an extended period of time with the class and class teacher to gain a real feeling for life at Bridgewater*

*Subject to restrictions.

To discuss an in-year place or to make an appointment for a personal tour, please contact Mrs Andrea Johnson on johnsona@bwslive.co.uk who will arrange a mutually convenient appointment date with the Head of Prep.

Open Events

We warmly invite parents and prospective students to visit us to gain a real feeling for life at Bridgewater. Our next Whole School Open Day is planned for Saturday 1st November 2025, with a dedicated EYFS & Prep Open Morning in the spring term (2026 date to follow). If it is not possible to attend, our Virtual Open Day experience therefore enables online visitors to take a virtual tour of our grounds and facilities, hear from our Heads of Department, and see just why children are so happy here. Start now>

 

For us, achievement means so much more when it is coupled with true enjoyment.


Production cast welcomes theatre director

On 20th January, our Performing Arts Department was delighted to welcome theatre director and agent Anthony Williams from Keddie Scott Associates, who spent an inspiring and informative session working with

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Busy hands are happy hands

Miss Armstrong, kindergarten teacher and Early Learning practitioner, explains the importance of helping young learners develop their fine motor skills… As a teacher of Early Learning, I cannot stress strongly

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Celebrating Oxford University offer success

We are extremely proud to celebrate the success of Josh, Sixth Form student and our current Head Boy, who has secured an offer from Oxford University to study Human Sciences.

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Anti-bullying poetry success

We begin the new term on a high note by reflecting on a creative and meaningful project from the autumn term. Year 7 students were fortunate to welcome local poet

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