Welcome to Prep

Finding the perfect learning environment for your child is about more than academic success – it is about discovering a place where they feel supported, encouraged and understood.

Within the Prep department at Bridgewater School, we combine academic excellence with a warm and nurturing ethos that prioritises kindness, inclusivity and personal growth. It is an environment where children instinctively feel at home, and where they can thrive as confident and compassionate individuals.

Life in Prep at Bridgewater School

We feel it would be very hard to find a school anywhere, for any price, at which our children's individual educational, emotional, social and physical development could have been nurtured in such a balanced, personal manner.

- Bridgewater parents - EYFS & Prep

A wide ranging extra-curricular programme provides considerable challenge and motivation for pupils, so that they extend their skills and achievements.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

The quality of teaching is excellent, but it is their skill in adapting to suit individual pupils that has amazed us.

- Prep V parent

Pupils feel well looked after and safe in the school community.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I could not have asked for a better start for my children and know that they will forever benefit from this outstanding start in life.

- Bridgewater parent - EYFS & Prep

Pupils gain an understanding of different cultural and social perspectives of the world.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

As a parent, it is so reassuring to know your child is safe and happy at school especially when times are challenging. Myself and my daughter have never felt worried of her attending school and this tells me what a wonderful and loving environment she is in.

- Prep VI parent

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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