Bridgewater Primary School

A outstanding foundation school school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bridgewater Primary School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE156NL Ofsted: Outstanding Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
17 December 2013
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Bridgewater
Delaval Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE156NL
Phone
1912745290
Website
bridgewater.newcastle.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
108466
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Address
Bridgewater, Delaval Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6NL
Website
www.bridgewater.newcastle.sch.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
West End Schools Trust
Capacity
472 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
472
Free School Meals
50.7% (239 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
3.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 107.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
472 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.5 per year)

Up 1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Create a sense of belonging in our schools, where children are proud of the present and ambitious for their future. Support and challenge each other so that no school or child is left behind. Drive improvement, seeking excellence through equity. Work creatively, beyond institutional boundaries, to raise standards and maximise the learning opportunities for all. Build a collaborative learning community, sharing our success, innovation and evidence-based practice.

Bridgewater is a School of Sanctuary.

Head Teacher's Message

I am extremely proud to be the Head Teacher of Bridgewater School. The dedicated staff team, including volunteers, work tirelessly to ensure the children receive the best education and care. We provide our children with an engaging, relevant curriculum that meets their needs and ensure children receive the support they need while encouraging independence in their learning. Relationships are a strength of our school and we offer a warm and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and safe.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Clubs

Facilities

Three minibuses 0-3 Childcare provision

Curriculum Highlights

Enquiry Based Learning Oracy Personal Development Forest School Phonics & Reading Remote Learning Maths National Curriculum Careers Related Learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; after-school clubs; holiday activities

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