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Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 3AF, West Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.7 / 100
Top 11%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
658
Capacity
630
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school serves a diverse student body of 658 and boasts strong parent satisfaction, with 92% of parents recommending it. Academic performance is commendable, with 73% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 28% nationally for expected outcomes. However, only 11% of students achieved the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 8 October 2024Quality 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%. | 73% | Top 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (202 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
92%
School has high expectations
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
Behaviour is good
87%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British64.9%
Asian Indian6.7%
White Other6.2%
Asian Pakistani3.6%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Black Other1.4%
Other1.1%
White Irish0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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52.24495, -0.85418 · NN3 3AF
School details
Local authorityWest Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN122076
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.bridgewaterprimary.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridgewater Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bridgewater Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 October 2024.
Is Bridgewater Primary School a good school?
Bridgewater Primary School scores 88.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 11% 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 202 Ofsted Parent View responses, Bridgewater Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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