The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 439
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 49.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs E Henderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bridgewater Street, Little Hulton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M38 9WD
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Bridgewater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgewater Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridgewater Primary School?
Bridgewater Primary School currently has 439 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridgewater Primary School take?
Bridgewater Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bridgewater Primary School?
Bridgewater Primary School is in Manchester, M38 9WD, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridgewater Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bridgewater Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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