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Bridgewater Primary School

West Northamptonshire, NN3 3AFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 76 places
Ranking
#6,408
of 13,686 nationally

About Bridgewater Primary School

Bridgewater Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for West Northamptonshire when it comes to Key Stage 2 outcomes. The LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 63 per cent, while Bridgewater achieves 64 per cent. That one-point edge might seem modest, but it places the school in the top half of all primary schools in the authority — ranked 61st out of 134. Nationally, it sits around the 47th percentile, which is a solid mid-table performance for a large state primary. Where Bridgewater really stands out is in reading: 83 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard, and the average reading score of 107 is notably strong. Maths is also above the national average score of 105, with 75 per cent reaching the expected level. The school is oversubscribed — 132 applications for 76 places in 2025/26 — which suggests local families see the value in what’s on offer.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN3 3AF
HeadteacherAlison Harvey
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils658
Free School Meals (FSM)6.2%
School Capacity658 / 630 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosLibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsRoundersDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirScience ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:15

Source: bridgewaterprimary.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bridgewater Primary School

Bridgewater Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.