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

Students deliver CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION

The Senior School production of CHICAGO: TEEN EDITION brought Kander & Ebb’s legendary and award-winning musical to life, delivering an evening of theatre filled with style, confidence and outstanding young talent.

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Prep IV explore Tudor life at Ordsall Hall

Prep IV enjoyed an unforgettable historical adventure at Ordsall Hall last Thursday, bringing their Tudor history topic vividly to life. The visit gave the children the chance to explore a

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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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