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Bridgewater School

Other independent school · Manchester, M28 2WQ

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,468 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils439
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMrs Judy Nairn
Local authoritySalford
Opened01 Sept 1950
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 105992.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolSalfordEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.41.743.646.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%59.9%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%42.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%11%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 450--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolSalfordEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.38, worse than England, similar to Salford31.7735
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels33.33, worse than England, better than Salford29.9235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better13.3%, worse than England, better than Salford5.9%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.11, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study22--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils439
Girls214
Boys225
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.115
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.81.3%
Higher education56.3%
Employment12.5%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.6.3%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Bridgewater School
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0.4 miPrimaryBroadoak Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.5 miPrimarySt Mark's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryWestwood Park Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.0 miPrimaryMoorside Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
1.1 miSecondaryCo-op Academy WalkdenAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimarySt Charles' RC Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.1 miPrimaryMonton Green Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.1 miSecondaryMoorside High SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.1 miPrimarySt Gilbert's Roman Catholic Primary School, EcclesVoluntary aided school
Good
1.3 miSecondarySt Patrick's RC High SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Bridgewater School

How does Bridgewater School rank in England?

Bridgewater School ranks 1,468 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Bridgewater School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Bridgewater School was C+, and 13.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Bridgewater School?

Bridgewater School has 439 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Bridgewater School have a sixth form?

Yes, Bridgewater School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.