- Enrichment / Independent study afternoons- every Wednesday afternoon
- Sixth Form bonding event with ‘Adventure Now’ – September
- Independent Learning Projects in Year 12 (which may lead to an AQA AS level Extended Project Qualification in Year 13)
- Greater Manchester Police: Safe Drive Stay Alive event – November
- Range of outside speakers (covering topics such as Higher Education, Apprenticeships, Finance, Studying Abroad etc)
- Visit to UCAS Higher Education Convention – February
- Leadership Team – running student council, leadership team etc.
- Charity work supporting many local and national charities including St Ann’s Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support and Friends of Rosie
- Academic tracking and support
- A range of clubs organised and run by the Sixth Form (e.g. Medics Society and Model United Nations)
- Workshops and taster days at local universities (including Edge Hill and Lancaster)
The best way to see why students are so happy here, is to see the school for yourself and experience everything it has to offer.
Preparing for the future in Sixth Form
Independent Learning Projects Year 12 students recently completed their Independent Learning Projects (ILPs), a cornerstone of the Sixth Form enrichment programme and a key stepping stone towards the Extended Project
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Building understanding through Cultural Day
On the final day of the spring term, our school community came together to celebrate Cultural Day 2026 – a vibrant and enriching event led by our dedicated Respect, Equality
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Celebrating creative excellence
At Bridgewater School , creativity is more than an outcome – it is a way of seeing, thinking and expressing the world. This term, we are proud to celebrate a
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Young pilots soar at RAF Cosford
Nineteen students from Years 7-13 recently enjoyed an unforgettable enrichment trip to Royal Air Force Museum Cosford, organised for members of the Bridgewater Flying Club. All students on the visit