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Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater, Delaval Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6NL, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.7 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
464
Capacity
472
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this primary school demonstrates a strong community support and engagement. It performs above the national average in key stage 2 expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths, with 64% of students meeting these standards. However, only 9% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (32 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
Progress is communicated
91%
Behaviour is good
88%
School supports development
88%
School has high expectations
88%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British45.5%
Mixed Other13.6%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
White Other6.7%
Black African5.2%
Asian Indian5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi5.0%
Other3.4%
Asian Other3.0%
Asian Chinese2.2%
Black Other1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Location
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54.97110, -1.67369 · NE15 6NL
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN108466
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridgewater Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bridgewater Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Bridgewater Primary School a good school?
Bridgewater Primary School scores 84.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Bridgewater Primary School?
Based on 32 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bridgewater Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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