Welcome to Senior School

At Bridgewater School, we believe that holistic education is about shaping character as much as achieving results.

Our ethos places equal importance on academic ambition and personal development, ensuring every student is encouraged to explore their potential while fostering respect, resilience and responsibility. By offering a rich variety of team and group activities, alongside outstanding teaching, we empower every individual to flourish, both in and beyond the classroom.

Life in Senior School

The difference with Bridgewater is that the school enables a broader spectrum of children to achieve their best and develop holistically.

- Bridgewater parent - Year 7

Effective curriculum planning supports pupils to transfer skills and knowledge from one subject area to another with confidence.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I just wanted to say that this school is amazing and I am so happy I go here. I wake up every school day excited to come to school.

- Senior School student - Year 8

The school actively promotes pupils' confidence and self-esteem through providing extensive opportunities to support their emotional wellbeing.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I know that the education he received from Bridgewater will help him grow as an individual and give him all of the tools he needs to be successful in life.

- Former Bridgewater parent

The school's value of inclusivity is integral to all aspects of the school's provision.

- ISI Inspection Report 2025

I have come to realise over the years just how rare it is to find a school and community like Bridgewater. One so open and welcoming and whose staff never fails to extend help or kindness.

- Former Senior School & Sixth Form student

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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