Bridgewater Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE15 6NL · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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33rd of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 1,087 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridgewater Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a dance club, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 466 pupils against a stated capacity of 472. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the dance club fit into the weekly timetable for different year groups? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Bridgewater Primary School
Overview
Bridgewater Primary School is described as the “beating heart” of its community, offering a “wonderful school community” where pupils feel happy and safe. The inspection highlights “exceptional” behaviour and attitudes, alongside high expectations for academic development that ensure pupils achieve well across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exceptional” behaviour, developing a “deep respect for each other” and thriving in a diverse environment.
- The music curriculum is a “jewel in the crown,” with all pupils learning an instrument from Year 1 and performing in an “impressive orchestra.”
- Early years provision is “Outstanding,” providing a “seamless curriculum journey” and “excellent” learning environments.
- Staff are “determined to ensure that pupils achieve well,” acting as “the advantage to the disadvantage” many pupils face.
- Reading support is effective, helping pupils learn to read with “confidence and fluency” and fostering a “love of reading for pleasure.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must routinely identify and address “gaps in pupils’ knowledge” and “misconceptions,” as current checks are “not routinely precise enough.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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