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

RSPB Big Birdwatch across the school

This term, pupils across the school have been enthusiastically taking part in this year’s RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch, developing a deeper understanding of nature while contributing to an important national

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Debate teams shine in public speaking competition

Our Senior School students have recently demonstrated their confidence, critical thinking and communication skills through their participation in two prestigious public speaking competitions, representing the school with distinction on both

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Learning from history – Holocaust testimony

On Friday 23rd January 2026, Bridgewater School was honoured to welcome Holocaust survivor Tomi Komoly BEM for a moving and thought-provoking visit, organised in partnership with the Holocaust Educational Trust

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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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