Independent School Association (ISA) Essay Competition 2018 Winner

Congratulations go to our extremely creative author, Anna Redfern  (Year 10) who has won the first prize in the National ISA  Favonius Senior Essay Writing Competition. Mrs Strang, Head of

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Lessons from Auschwitz

Chloe Povey, one of our Yr 12 Sixth Formers, has recently participated in a life changing project. Organised by the Holocaust  Educational Trust, the ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ project aims to

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Double success for former pupils

Former pupils, Maddy and Ali Hannant, have been celebrating their double successes this year following graduation from their respective universities, as well as moving onto the next exciting stage of

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Jack ‘The Fish’ Delaney

Jack Delaney Yr 7 has a huge passion for everything and anything to do with the sea. From an early age he has been a swimming daredevil – diving off

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GCSE results 2017

Congratulations to our Year 11 students on their GCSE successes.  With the added challenge of a changing curriculum and grading system in the core subjects of Maths and English in

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100% Outstanding for local accountancy student

Recently sitting her AAT level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting at Salford City College, Emma Elsey of Worsley managed to achieve an outstanding 100% on one of her papers with

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Brain Tumours – signs to be aware of…

After successfully raising significant funds during our recent Egg Roll/Wear a Hat Day we would like to continue to raise awareness of the fight against brain tumours. If people are aware

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Beware the dangers of swimming in canals in hot weather!

Children are frequently warned about the dangers of swimming in canals and quarries in the hot weather….looks like someone needs to get the message out there to the local wildlife!

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Animal lovers to the rescue!

What a week its been at Bridgewater School for helping animals! Mrs Booth (Prep IV Teacher) and Finance Manager, Mrs Rebecca Johnson arrived at school to find a cat lying

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How much are you getting?

Mrs Purchase delivered this thought provoking assembly on sleep to the Senior School. We’d like to share it with the whole school, parents and wider community. SLEEP

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What Sheilah did next ……

One of our alumni recently took the time to update the school on their achievements since leaving – and more specifically their involvement in an award winning research project. Sheilah

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Prep V & the Barney & Echo Internet Safety Roadshow

Five Prep V pupils spent the day at the Barney and Echo Internet Safety Roadshow at the AJ Bell Stadium. For those who don’t know, the Barney and Echo books

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Primary Science Magazine Article

Excellent article by Mr Grant – Prep VI Class Teacher printed in the Primary Science Magazine Jan/Feb 2017.

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Manchester Fencing Centre Spring Trophy 2016

29th Feb 2016 1st Finley W 2nd Jack D 3rd Louis R Well done to all who took part and the medal winners. Congratulations to  Finley who competed in the

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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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