Bridgewater Primary School
Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, NN3 3AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bridgewater Primary School is a primary school in Northampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 204 schools in West Northamptonshire. It ranks 22nd of 95 primary schools in Northampton. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 October 2024, report published 17 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 October 2024
Children in the early years receive an outstanding start to their education at Bridgewater Primary School. They learn in a stunning environment. The planned learning encourages children's independence. Children are often transfixed by the wonderful learning activities that they experience. They are happy learners. They are expertly prepared for their next learning steps. The school has high expectations of all pupils. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), are motivated learners. Their achievement is improving. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils show pride in their school community. Pupils' enthusiasm for school shines through. The 'hand of five' ensures that all children know that they have someone to turn to if they need help. Pupils said that they feel safe and happy in school. Pupils' personal development is exceptional. It is at the heart of the school. Pupils experience a world of opportunities. They embrace numerous new experiences. Their talents are nurtured. They learn to be valuable members of society. Consequently, pupils develop a strength of character. The school's values of respect, responsibility and resilience can be seen everywhere.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects the curriculum does not identify with sufficient clarity the knowledge that pupils need to learn to get the depth of understanding they should. The school should ensure that the curriculum across all subjects is ambitious, well designed and focused on the key knowledge that pupils need. It should make sure that pupils gain a greater depth of knowledge across all the subjects that they study and that they achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
89 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
650 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Bridgewater Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Vale Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Weston Favell CofE Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 80% met the expected standard |
| Cedar Road Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Barry Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Headlands Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Harvey
- Phone
- 01604637056
- Address
- Bridgewater Drive, Bridgewater Primary School, Northampton, NN3 3AF
- Local authority
- West Northamptonshire
- URN
- 122076
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.