Noughts and Crosses production announced
We are thrilled to announce details of our upcoming Senior School drama production. Tickets are now on sale for our highly anticipated stage adaptation of Noughts and Crosses, based on Malorie
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Bridgewater triumphs in national Esports finals
On Saturday 8th February, two Bridgewater teams showcased their talent as they travelled to Wembley to compete in the national finals of the ISA Esports Competition. The teams earned their
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Young orators make their mark
Last week, six Key Stage 3 students showcased their intellectual curiosity, problem-solving abilities and communication skills at the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition. Held at Bedford High School in Leigh, this
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Sporting achievements for the autumn term
As we progress towards spring, we take great pride in celebrating the outstanding sporting achievements of our students during the autumn term of the 2024-25 academic year. With dedication, teamwork
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A festive season filled with celebration
December 2024 saw a wonderfully festive end to the autumn term, with the last few weeks filled with joyful activities and events to celebrate the season. The happiness and wellbeing
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Celebrating creativity: Artist of the Month
Creativity is integral to everything we do, and our value of Inspiration is no more evident than in the vibrant energy of our Art Room. As a community, we celebrate the
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Energising learning for GCSE historians
As part of the school’s Enrichment Programme, our GCSE students recently embarked on a thrilling US History trip aimed at fostering deeper understanding by seeing some of the sites they
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Students mesmerise with SIX: TEEN EDITION
Divorced. Beheaded. Died. Divorced. Beheaded. Survived. This famous rhyme echoed through the halls of Bridgewater School as students took on the challenge of staging SIX: TEEN EDITION, a pop-infused retelling of
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A new chapter in personal development
At Bridgewater School, we believe that education goes beyond academic achievement. Our ethos is built on providing every child with opportunities to develop socially, emotionally, physically and practically, alongside their
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Y7 residential to Condover Hall
Our Year 7 students recently embarked on a three-day residential adventure at Condover Hall in Shrewsbury, marking a wonderful way to celebrate their excellent start to the academic year. This
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2024 GCSE results remain strong
We are delighted to share news of the excellent GCSE results achieved by our 2024 cohort, which have remained at a consistently strong level, against a national picture where grades
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Wellbeing Week initiative introduced
We believe that the health and wellbeing of our students is fundamental to their overall development and success. With this in mind, we were delighted to introduce an exciting new
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Celebrating success in UK Maths Challenge
At Bridgewater School, we place great importance on problem-solving, challenging ourselves and achieving academic excellence. Earlier this year, selected pupils from across various year groups took part in the Intermediate
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Diary of our Musical Theatre London Trip
By Year 7 students, Sophie Hogan and Aduke Opeyemi. Day 1: An Exciting Start The London trip was certainly a trip we will remember. It was full of fun-filled memories
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Year 9 student makes golfing history
At Bridgewater School we are incredibly proud of our students’ achievements both in and out of the classroom. One shining example is the golfing success of Year 9 student Toby
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The Bridge – student magazine
We are excited to announce the launch of our new student editorial magazine, ‘The Bridge’. Our dedicated and enthusiastic student editorial team, led by Sixth Form’s Dalia Yousif and Joseph
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Bridgewater’s rising equestrian talent
Bridgewater School is proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Year 11 student, Jessica Weir. Jessica, alongside her horse, Lindeth Con-Artist, has recently qualified for this year’s Royal International Horse
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Arthur and Florence champion excellence
We are immensely proud to share the remarkable sporting achievements of talented siblings, Arthur and Florence. Representing Bridgewater School with determination and passion, they have showcased their athletic prowess in
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Artist of the Month February 2024
Our Senior School students have already created some exciting art this term and the Art Department was delighted to recognise the following students for their outstanding pieces of work. Artist
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024
At Bridgewater School, we understand the importance of nurturing not only the academic but also the emotional wellbeing of our students. That is why, during Children’s Mental Health Week, which
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Bridgewater presents Legally Blonde JR
Students had Worsley thinking pink when they presented their 2024 production of Legally Blonde JR. Show-stopping performances from a talented young cast, which featured Year 8’s Lily Knights as the iconic
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Demi helps Manchester Magic retain title
We firmly believe that with the right people around us we are capable of achieving anything. This was demonstrated perfectly on January 20th as Year 11’s Demi led his Manchester
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United States History Trip 2024
At Bridgewater School we believe that History is not just a subject, it is a living, breathing narrative that shapes our present and guides our future. To enrich our students’
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2025 School Ski Trip to Vermont
As part of our holistic enrichment programme, the Senior School Ski Trip provides students with an unforgettable opportunity for travel and personal development. Following the success of previous years we
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Liberation and Freedom Workshop
We are extremely proud to announce our participation in the National Lottery Heritage Fund project ‘Liberation and Freedom‘ – a poignant Holocaust education workshop aimed at fostering understanding and remembrance
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A symphony of success
In the symphony of education at Bridgewater, music takes centre stage, harmonising the minds and hearts of students as they achieve remarkable milestones in their musical journey. In addition to
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Salford Football Tournament winners 2023
Congratulations to our Year 7 football team who emerged victorious from the Salford Football Tournament staged at Irlam and Cadishead School in the autumn term. Having won two games and
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Artist of the Month October 2023
In recognition of the exciting work being produced by our students in the Art Room, each month students from each year group who have demonstrated exceptional skill and creativity, will
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Enrichment at Rock and River
Our Year 11 students recently embarked on a thrilling expedition to Rock and River, an outdoor pursuits centre nestled in the countryside of Mawdesley, Lancashire. The trip, organised for the
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Celebrating digital aptitude
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of a group of talented students who have been awarded their iDEA Bronze Awards. The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as iDEA, is
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Discovering new horizons. DofE Awards
The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award Scheme is not just a programme, it is an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, build teamwork and leadership skills and, most importantly, have
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Un voyage marquant for Year 8
In the early hours of October 16th 2023, the Year 8 students gathered with excitement for a memorable French trip that would combine fun and learning in equal measure. The
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Residential adventure at Condover Hall
Our Year 7 students recently embarked on a three-day residential trip to Condover Hall, a journey filled with adventure, challenges and newfound friendship. The aim of this annual excursion was
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Year 9 visit Thackray Museum of Medicine
Review by Kelly Yau, Year 9 “On 12th October 2023, we had the opportunity to step into the past and experience 19th Century Britain at the incredible Thackray Museum of
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3 in 10 GCSE results at highest level
Despite the challenges posed by the disruptions of recent years, our students have once again demonstrated exceptional resilience and a determination to succeed, and the school is delighted to announce
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Nurturing future career paths
Work experience is an integral part of our Career’s Programme for Seniors and Sixth Form students. This invaluable opportunity allows students to explore various career paths, gain practical insights into
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Bridgewater Colours introduced for Seniors
It gives us immense pleasure to introduce ‘Bridgewater Colours’, an award programme for the new academic year which acknowledges excellence, commitment and the positive representation of Bridgewater School within the
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Celebrating cultural heritage
As a culturally diverse school, we celebrate and embrace the diverse talents and passions of our students and think it wonderful to see our students invest in extra-curricular activities that
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Salford Children’s Book Award 2023
A fundamental aim of the English Department is to foster a life-long love of literature. Since March, Year 7 students at Bridgewater have been busily reading the six novels from
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Seniors celebrate at Year 11 Ball
The much-anticipated annual Year 11 Summer Ball for the Class of 2023 was an unforgettable affair, providing a special opportunity for the students to celebrate their accomplishments and the culmination
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Annual Art Exhibition 2023
The 2023 annual art exhibition provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase the impressive range of original work created by our Senior School and Sixth Form students. From fashion to portraiture,
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Senior School Entrance Exam for entry 2024
As a student preparing for Senior School, continuing their learning journey at Bridgewater School will help them to develop a real sense of who they are and exactly what they
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Bridgewater presents Lord of the Flies
“The thing is…fear can’t hurt you any more than a dream.” In the midst of a raging war, a plane evacuating a group of schoolboys from Britain is shot down
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Inspiring women in STEM
In today’s modern, connected world over half of all new jobs created can be found in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and the transferable skills developed through learning STEM
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BWS Academic Society Blog
Bridgewater School Academic Society visit Oxford February 2023 On 7th and 8th February 2023, a group of students and staff from Bridgewater School’s Academic Society set off to visit to
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Bridgewater Academic Society announced
“You are everything someone is searching for. Never settle.” R.H.Sin We are very excited to introduce the first Bridgewater School Academic Society; a group of young people in Years 11 to
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Y8 enrichment programme residential
Residential school trips form an integral part of our enrichment programme, providing new opportunities for learning and the development of important life skills. At Bridgewater this begins for pupils in
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Students develop key Bikeability skills
As more people are being encouraged to take up cycling and enjoy all the benefits that this brings, mastering the skills to ride safely on our roads is key. This
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Bridgewater School helps create nation of lifesavers
In support of the British Heart Foundation’s mission to train 5,000 people in life saving skills by 2020, Senior School pupils at Bridgewater School in Worsley are now receiving invaluable
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Year 9 Geography trip to Grasmere
This month our Year 9 Geography students travelled to the Cumbrian Lake District to study the honeypot village of Grasmere. Students were investigating the costs and benefits of tourism in
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Year 11 student creates inspirational community artwork
Year 11 student, Amba, created her ‘Bee’ mural in Monton Village to commemorate the Manchester Arena bombing. Amba said of her artwork: “I was inspired to do my Bee because
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2018 GCSE Results Success For Bridgewater Pupils
Despite more demanding examination assessments and a new 9-1 numerical grading system, 2018 has seen continued results success for our pupils at Bridgewater School. GCSE students delighted in a 94%
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2018 A level results. Bridgewater celebrates 98% pass rate
It has been a fantastic year for A Level students here at Bridgewater, with a pass rate of 98% celebrated by the school, with almost half the grades at B
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Year 7 excursion to Conwy Castle
At the end of June, Year 7 students visited the impressive Conwy Castle in North Wales, part of the Castle and Town Walls of Edward I World Heritage Site. The
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Annual Citizenship Day 2018
Bridgewater School recently hosted the annual Rotary Club Citizenship Day with a number of our pupils participating in activities with students from other local schools aimed at increasing their awareness
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Master’s grade for Bridgewater School’s karate instructor
Bridgewater School Shotokan Karate Club has been honoured by the Cobra Martial Art Association Grading Committee, which has promoted Mr Grant, the club instructor, to the grade of 6th Dan (rokudan),
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Sixth Form Tanzania Expedition 2018
Some of our Sixth Form students have recently enjoyed a ‘practice run’ for their eagerly anticipated expedition to Tanzania later in the summer term. The purpose of the weekend was to
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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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Bridgewater and Broadoak Primary School join together to solve the crime!
Bridgewater School welcomed Year 6 pupils from nearby Broadoak School, Worsley today for an afternoon of science fun! Using an array of science equipment and CSI techniques, children had to
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Phil and Paul from ‘Class of 92’ help with football training
Kindly organised by one of our parents, Mr Tony Camilleri, our Under 16’s Football Team enjoyed a fabulous opportunity to meet with football idols Paul Scholes and Phil Neville for
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En Garde!
Fencing has proved to be a very popular extra-curricular sport at Bridgewater School with a number of our pupils and in the case of one of our Year 11 students,
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Christmas Shoe Box Appeal 2017 – Deadline 3rd November!!!
We’re kicking off our annual Christmas Shoe Box Appeal here at Bridgewater School to help some of the world’s most vulnerable children – many of whom will receive no other
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Biology Week 2017 – 9th to 13th October
We have some exciting activities planned for next week to help inspire and ignite a love of science throughout the whole school.
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Macmillan Cake and Coffee morning 2017 – £736.56 raised!
Great result for our Cake and Coffee morning organised by our very able and organised Sixth Former’s – they raised a fantastic £736.56 for Macmillan Cancer Support…our younger children were
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Aiming High!
Teachers, parents and pupils joined together at our Annual Prize Giving Ceremony last Thursday to share some of the highlights of 2016/17 and the amazing achievements of pupils and staff
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A cut and thrust world!
Cormac Sale from Heaton, Bolton is proving a force to be reckoned with on the fencing circuit. At only 14 years old he is already the very proud owner of
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Celebrating Achievement – our Annual Prize Giving Ceremony 2017
We love to celebrate the achievements and successes of all our pupils throughout the school. Excitement is mounting for our annual Prize Giving Ceremony on Thursday 28th September at Victoria
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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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Anyone for tennis?
Matthew Dagg (Yr 9) hasn’t been letting the grass grow underneath his feet over the long summer holidays and as a result is celebrating winning The Northern Summer Tennis Camp
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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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Mr Barker – our very own ‘Ironman!’
Mr Barker, our very own Deputy Head of the senior school at Bridgewater, has had plenty to celebrate last weekend after taking part in the ‘Ironman’ contest in Bolton. ‘The
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Exemplary behaviour by our pupils
Students from Bridgewater recently enjoyed a sports activities trip to Club La Santa, Lanzarote. The school received the following email from a passenger on the return flight regarding the conduct
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Shotguns at the ready!
Senior pupils at Bridgewater School have recently been enjoying the experience of Clay Pigeon shooting encouraged by our very own Emma Williams, former President of the University of York’s Clay
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Yr 8 visit to Central Gurdwara Manchester
Bridgewater School Yr 8 pupils recently enjoyed a visit to Central Gurdwara in Manchester – a Sikh temple – as part of their religious education/studies. A Gurdwara is a place
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Fantastic ‘bouldering’ skills demonstrated by YRs 7 and 8
Some of our YR 7 and 8 pupils have been enjoying the challenges of ‘Bouldering’ this year as an extra curricular activity. Bouldering is rock climbing stripped down to its raw
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A heartfelt, thoughtful tribute
Already a talented artist, eleven year old Stanley Middlemiss (Prep VI) of Bridgewater School, Worsley was so moved by the recent events at Manchester Arena that he wanted to put
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Bridgewater blazer treads the boards!
Our Bursars Office is always a hive of activity and we have a long history of dealing with the more unusual requests made of Bridgewater School! Our latest request has
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Launch of our 200 Club
Welcome to the 200 Club – the perfect chance to win cash prizes while raising money for Bridgewater School which will be used to help fund additional equipment, resources and opportunities
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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
