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.


Busy hands are happy hands

Miss Armstrong, kindergarten teacher and Early Learning practitioner, explains the importance of helping young learners develop their fine motor skills… As a teacher of Early Learning, I cannot stress strongly

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Celebrating Oxford University offer success

We are extremely proud to celebrate the success of Josh, Sixth Form student and our current Head Boy, who has secured an offer from Oxford University to study Human Sciences.

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Anti-bullying poetry success

We begin the new term on a high note by reflecting on a creative and meaningful project from the autumn term. Year 7 students were fortunate to welcome local poet

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Bridgewater honoured by Royal British Legion

Bridgewater School is proud to announce that we have been awarded the fundraising shield for the second consecutive year in recognition of our exceptional contribution to the Royal British Legion’s

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