The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.0 vs national 43.8)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.0
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 467
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Head
- Mrs Judy Nairn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Drywood Hall, Worsley, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M28 2WQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAlder Brook Primary Partnership Centre
Academy · 739m away
St Mark's CofE Primary School
Primary · 828m away
Westwood Park Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Moorside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Monton Green Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Moorside High School
Secondary · 1.8km away
St Gilbert's RC Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Patrick's RC High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bridgewater School a selective school?
Yes. Bridgewater School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Bridgewater School?
Bridgewater School currently has 467 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridgewater School take?
Bridgewater School caters for pupils aged 3 to 18.
Where is Bridgewater School?
Bridgewater School is in Manchester, M28 2WQ, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridgewater School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bridgewater School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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