The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 53.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- West End Schools Trust
- Head
- Mrs Samantha Robson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bridgewater, Delaval Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6NL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Bridgewater Primary School a selective school?
No. Bridgewater Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bridgewater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgewater Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridgewater Primary School?
Bridgewater Primary School currently has 464 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6NL, in the Newcastle upon Tyne 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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