The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 459
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Bettridge (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Bridle Way, Billet Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1ES
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestfield Primary School
Primary · 776m away
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Greenway Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Victoria Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Berkhamsted School
Independent · 1.6km away
Swing Gate Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 2.1km away
Ashlyns School
Secondary · 2.1km away
The Thomas Coram Church of England School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bridgewater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgewater Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridgewater Primary School?
Bridgewater Primary School currently has 459 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 Berkhamsted, HP4 1ES, in the Hertfordshire 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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