Programme of events

  1. Enrichment / Independent study afternoons- every Wednesday afternoon
  2. Sixth Form bonding event with ‘Adventure Now’ – September
  3. Independent Learning Projects in Year 12 (which may lead to an AQA AS level Extended Project Qualification in Year 13)
  4. Greater Manchester Police: Safe Drive Stay Alive event – November
  5. Range of outside speakers (covering topics such as Higher  Education, Apprenticeships, Finance, Studying Abroad etc)
  6. Visit to UCAS Higher Education Convention – February
  7. Leadership Team – running student council, leadership team etc.
  8. Charity work supporting many local and national charities including St Ann’s Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support and Friends of Rosie
  9. Academic tracking and support
  10. A range of clubs organised and run by the Sixth Form (e.g. Medics Society and Model United Nations)
  11. 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.


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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