The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 658
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Harvey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 1998 | Full Inspection
Location
Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3AF
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is Bridgewater Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bridgewater Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridgewater Primary School?
Bridgewater Primary School currently has 658 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 Northampton, NN3 3AF, in the West Northamptonshire 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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