Prep School – Pastoral

Our main priority is the welfare of our children. We are committed to providing a quality education in a safe and caring learning environment where individuals count. This is maintained through our friendly and supportive partnership with parents. All members of our school community play a very important role in the children’s lives at Bridgewater.

The strong, supportive family ethos within the school ensures that we are aware of pupils’ pastoral needs and thereby provide guidance and support for each and every one of them. We understand children learn significantly more in a happy, supportive and well-balanced environment where we help to build their confidence and self-discipline.

An altogether more holistic approach to education

Our child-centred approach nurtures each child’s individual abilities. We encourage children to think independently, use their initiative and to actively participate in the learning process. We place strong emphasis on achievement and celebration of success in all areas of school life. Children’s achievements are celebrated daily and focused upon in assemblies. Working together is extremely important.

Children make thousands of decisions and choices every day. The key to a successful education is to always encourage children to ‘do the right thing’, to always learn from their mistakes and be proud when they succeed.

 

Staff understand the needs of their pupils and how to support them.


ISI Inspection Report 2025

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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