How many pupils does Bridgewater School have?

Bridgewater School has 467 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Bridgewater School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bridgewater School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Bridgewater School?

Bridgewater School is located at Drywood Hall, Manchester, Salford, M28 2WQ.

Bridgewater School

Drywood Hall, Manchester, Salford, M28 2WQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

41.7

Attainment 8

3–18

Ages

467

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Bridgewater School

Bridgewater School is an independent school in Manchester, Salford, England, for pupils aged 3–18. It has 467 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Salford →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 467 / 540 (86%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.2%

SEN support

28.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

15 students

13.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Drywood Hall, Manchester, Salford, M28 2WQ
Phone: 01617941463
Headteacher: Judy Nairn
Website: www.bridgewater-school.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bridgewater School?: Bridgewater School is an independent school in Manchester, Salford, England, for pupils aged 3–18.
How many pupils does Bridgewater School have?: Bridgewater School has 467 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Bridgewater School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bridgewater School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Bridgewater School?: Bridgewater School is located at Drywood Hall, Manchester, Salford, M28 2WQ.

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