Bridgewater Primary School

About Bridgewater Primary School

Bridgewater Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Salford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 439 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher E Henderson, it falls under Salford local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2908th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 65 in Salford.

Bridgewater Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 60 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bridgewater Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Art Club, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Salford, Bridgewater Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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