Welcome to Early Years

In many ways, our early years are some of the most important in our lives. They help shape who we are, how we see the world, and the values we carry forward. That is why, in Early Years at Bridgewater School, we provide a nurturing environment that celebrates individuality, inspires curiosity, and lays the foundations for a lifelong love of learning.

Because every child deserves to feel valued, encouraged and inspired from the very start.

Life in Early Years at Bridgewater School

We found in Bridgewater a school that would work in partnership with us and would teach those learning, emotional and social skills in the early years to serve them through the rest of their lives.

- Bridgewater parents - EYFS & Prep

Foundational knowledge in communication, speaking, reading, writing and mathematics is well developed by skilled staff.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

As parents, we could not be more pleased with Bridgewater School and with our daughter sharing her excitement to go back to school each day we pick her up. Eternally grateful.

- Early Years parents

Staff help the youngest children to recognise the importance of playing and learning together.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I am constantly amazed by what they have learnt at such an early age. The quality of teaching and learning is superb.

- Bridgewater parent - EYFS & Prep

Leaders in the early years provide opportunities for children to learn through play and exploration of the world around them.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

It was hugely important to us that our son be in a place where he could feel safe and cared for. Bridgewater was that school.

- Kindergarten parents

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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