Prep School – Curriculum Overview

Life does not consist of separate compartments of experiences. Everything has a cause, effect and implications for the wider world. Our Topic Curriculum reflects this. For example the science of investigating whether our climate is changing also has geographical, historical and environmental implications. It inspires debate and awareness of current affairs. Children understand the principles of all subjects but develop awareness that there are a multitude of connections with everything we learn.

Inspiring every individual

The core subjects of literacy and numeracy are taught each morning.  PE and music are taught by specialist teachers. We foster a sense of being one whole school by utilising the strengths, expertise and skills of teachers from our Senior department whenever possible. We utilise all relevant teaching areas within our school such as our sports hall, 3G pitch and drama studio. These initiatives help to ensure a smooth transition for our pupils from Key Stage 2 to 3.

We have curriculum enrichment weeks in the summer term when we focus on a wide variety of cross curricular topics such as the Olympics, local history or VE Day.

We are always striving to develop our curriculum to ensure that it continues to inspire our children and to fulfil the aims of our school.

“Pupils learn effectively and achieve well.”

ISI Inspection Report 2025

Our highly experienced teaching team is committed to bringing hidden talent and undiscovered potential out into the light.


Open Evening inspires students to think bigger

We were delighted to welcome our Year 11 students and their families to our recent Sixth Form Open Evening, alongside prospective students from other schools who joined us to discover

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Sir Kevin Sinfield at Bridgewater School on Day 6 of his final 7 in 7 challenge

Sir Kevin Sinfield brings inspiration to Bridgewater

An unforgettable morning saw pupils welcome Sir Kevin and his team on Day 6 of his seventh and final 7 in 7 challenge – bringing weeks of learning about friendship,

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ABRSM music exam success 2026

As we begin the new 2026-27 academic year, we would like to recognise the musical achievements of the following students who ended 2026 with ABRSM exam success (The Associated Board

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GCSE 2026 – celebrating exceptional progress

GCSE Results Day 2026 has provided another opportunity for celebration, with one third of all grades awarded at 9-7 and students once again surpassing their baseline targets across all measures.

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