Bridgewater Primary School
URN: 108466 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 6NL
Overview
- Name
- Bridgewater Primary School
- URN
- 108466
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Robson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01912745290
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridgewater, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE15 6NL
Summary
Bridgewater Primary School, located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, is a foundation school catering to 464 pupils with a capacity of 480. The school serves a mixed-gender population and has a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (53.70%). It is part of the West End Schools' Trust, which collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities in the community.
The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, promoting independence in learning while ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. Relationships within the school community are strong, fostering a sense of belonging and safety for all students.
Bridgewater is also committed to community engagement, participating in initiatives like 'In Harmony,' which promotes orchestral music-making. The school is actively involved in local regeneration efforts, contributing to the development of new facilities and resources in the Scotswood area. With a recent Ofsted report highlighting outstanding progress and quality of teaching, Bridgewater continues to focus on providing exceptional care and educational experiences for its pupils.
The school prides itself on providing a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically and personally. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and relevant, promoting independence in learning while ensuring that each child's individual needs are met. Relationships within the school community are strong, fostering a sense of belonging and safety for all students.
Bridgewater is also committed to community engagement, participating in initiatives like 'In Harmony,' which promotes orchestral music-making. The school is actively involved in local regeneration efforts, contributing to the development of new facilities and resources in the Scotswood area. With a recent Ofsted report highlighting outstanding progress and quality of teaching, Bridgewater continues to focus on providing exceptional care and educational experiences for its pupils.
Useful links
- Meet your Governors (governance)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Thank You Dorothy & John!Yesterday, Mr Moralee, Mr Beechey and some of our children went to Newcastle Central Station. We wanted to give Dorothy & John (our fab volunteer Librarians) a surprise send off! They departed (sen)
- Calendar & News (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- School Meals (calendar)
- School Policies (other)
- Admissions Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Front Street Community Primary School (78.9)
- West Jesmond Primary School (76.6)
- Cragside Primary School (76.5)
- Benton Park Primary School (76.2)
- Archibald First School (75.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Capacity
- 480
- Pupils
- 464
- Boys
- 240
- Girls
- 224
- FSM %
- 53.70
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2013-12-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 464 | 240 | 224 | 480 | 53.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 472 | 241 | 231 | 480 | 49.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 459 | 255 | 204 | 480 | 53.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 459 | 255 | 204 | 480 | 53.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 446 | 240 | 206 | 480 | 53.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 457 | 235 | 222 | 480 | 47.70 |
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