Bridgewater Primary School
URN: 122076 • Northampton NN3 3AF
Overview
- Name
- Bridgewater Primary School
- URN
- 122076
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 70.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alison Harvey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01604637056
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bridgewater Drive, Northampton NN3 3AF
Summary
Bridgewater Primary School, located in Northampton, is a mixed community school with a current enrolment of 658 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported in their learning journey. With a strong emphasis on nurturing, the school ensures that pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), thrive in a safe and encouraging atmosphere.
The curriculum at Bridgewater is well-planned and research-based, aiming to provide a breadth of knowledge and a passion for learning. The school promotes a growth mindset, encouraging resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges. Pupils engage in mixed-ability learning groups, ensuring that all children have opportunities to develop their skills without limitations.
Bridgewater Primary also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaboration with parents. The school offers a vibrant learning environment, including extensive grounds and a dedicated Forest School area, where children can explore and learn in a variety of settings. The ethos of fairness, diversity, and equality is integral to the school’s culture, fostering a sense of pride and enthusiasm among its pupils.
The curriculum at Bridgewater is well-planned and research-based, aiming to provide a breadth of knowledge and a passion for learning. The school promotes a growth mindset, encouraging resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges. Pupils engage in mixed-ability learning groups, ensuring that all children have opportunities to develop their skills without limitations.
Bridgewater Primary also places a strong emphasis on community involvement and collaboration with parents. The school offers a vibrant learning environment, including extensive grounds and a dedicated Forest School area, where children can explore and learn in a variety of settings. The ethos of fairness, diversity, and equality is integral to the school’s culture, fostering a sense of pride and enthusiasm among its pupils.
Useful links
- 2025 - 2026 Term Dates (download)
- 2026 - 2027 Term Dates (download)
- Preview (other)
- Preview (other)
- OfSTED (other)
- CoolMilk (other)
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Key details
- LA
- West Northamptonshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 658
- Boys
- 339
- Girls
- 319
- FSM %
- 6.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Northamptonshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 658 | 339 | 319 | 630 | 6.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 663 | 349 | 314 | 630 | 6.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 652 | 345 | 307 | 630 | 7.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 652 | 345 | 307 | 630 | 7.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 663 | 346 | 317 | 630 | 5.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 665 | 351 | 314 | 630 | 4.20 |
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