Bridgewater Private School

• Year of foundation: 1950
• Location: Worsley, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
• Age of students: 3-18
• Number of students: 500+
• Language of instruction: English
• Type of study: private day school.

Bridgewater School is a private independent school for boys and girls 3-18 years old, where children receive a modern and high-quality education in an inspiring and inclusive environment, stimulating and encouraging creativity, focused on supporting individual achievements and developmental environments. It prides itself on outstanding academic results, strategic vision and family spirit.

The school dates back to 1950, when the local community decided to find an alternative to public schools in the area, believing that their children were entitled to a better education – and so Bridgewater was born. The first intake included 55 students, but every year as results were achieved, due to a combination of personal discipline and the pursuit of excellence, the school grew and strengthened. To this day, family ideals are at the core, and the school never tires of opening up new opportunities for boys and girls in the most inspiring, stimulating and receptive environment.

Shortly after opening in 1950, the school moved to Drivewood Hall, part of the Duke of Bridgewater's estate. This building was built in 1855. In 1968, girls were admitted to the school for the first time. The 60-70s were marked by development, expansion and modernization; each new principal sought to contribute to the development of the school. In 1990, a new preparatory building was opened, and in 1996 - the senior building, equipped with laboratories and halls for painting, theater, computer classes. In 2006, a complex of sports facilities and a canteen were added to the ensemble of the school, and in 2015 - an all-weather sports ground.

Today, almost five hundred boys and girls study within the walls of Bridgewater.

Pupils receive individual advice on employment and higher education:

• Through a career guidance programme and weekly classes, in which all 12th graders attend the UCAS higher education exhibitions at Manchester Central in the spring semester;
• Through individual consultations with students, which are held on a regular basis with both the class teacher and the sixth form supervisor;
• Through the speeches of guest lecturers – including representatives of higher education;
• Through individual motivational interviews with professional career counselors.

The school is located on four acres of forest in the rural area of Worsley, Greater Manchester, 10 kilometres from central Manchester. The educational institution is connected with the surrounding settlements by a well-thought-out network of roads and railways, which is quite convenient for students coming from other settlements. The school also offers a system of school bus routes for children of all ages, from preschoolers to graduates, as well as an extended day program.

Bridgewater does not offer residency services; parents of the applicant will need to independently find a living space and (for students under 18 years of age) a host family.

Each year, the school offers a range of vibrant and varied experiences, both sporting and cultural, as well as numerous tourist trips around the surrounding area. It is also not uncommon to travel to more distant places, such as Iceland and the United States; it gives a charge of positive emotions, enriches culturally and informationally. For example, in the past, schoolchildren made archaeological expeditions in Northern France, a sightseeing historical tour in the United States, attended the Wibbledon championships, played football and netball in Malaga.

• Warm, hospitable and positive atmosphere;
• Professional teachers, sincerely passionate about their work and care for children;
• Atmosphere of happiness and mutual understanding;
• An inclusive learning environment in which classes are non-trivial, fun and fun, offering children a stimulating and enriching environment that takes into account their interests;
• Close cooperation with parents in all academic and extracurricular aspects;
• Monitoring and evaluating the progress of the development of all students through a developed system of advanced tools;
• Fostering a positive approach and using stimulating rhetoric to help build the child's confidence, which increases self-esteem and promotes independence.

In the 90s and zero, the school's infrastructure was complemented by a number of modern and spacious buildings, including an all-weather indoor field and a sports hall for classes in any weather; the building also houses a drama theater studio.

The school offers a flexible payment scheme;

• money can be paid in a one-time annual payment until August 31 inclusive;
• three equal payments in advance in September, January and April;
• 10 monthly payments from September to June.

For admission, it is necessary to fill out and send the registration form. After that, the administration will contact the family to decide on further formalities and set a date for the exam.

Formal exams are held in January (but may be held on other days) and include computer-based tests in English and mathematics, a freestyle essay, and an interview. The goal is to make sure that the applicant corresponds to his age and level of development, is able to solve the problems provided for by standardized tests, meets the requirements of the school.

92% of the school's graduates go to higher education institutions of first choice.

The school is a registered charity with the aim of providing independent education to boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 18. Bridgewater accepts children from all social strata and social groups: for this purpose, the school has a number of scholarships, free places have been opened for talented schoolchildren who in another situation could hardly get the opportunity to reach their potential.

In total, more than 20% of high school students receive financial assistance.

• Scholarships for high school students for excellent success in entrance tests, for merits in the field of fine, performing arts or sports. The assigned scholarship will be paid for the duration of the study, provided that excellent academic performance, attendance and high standards of conduct are maintained. The maximum amount of such a scholarship can be up to 25% of the cost of education. The scholarship can be awarded at any stage of study, but, as a rule, is awarded to applicants of the 7th grade or Sixth Form.
• Along with the scholarship for distinctions in studies, students can also be granted a scholarship with a check of the criteria of need. It is addressed to students whose values, ideals and aspirations meet the high criteria of the school, but the level of well-being does not allow paying the entire amount for education in full;
• Every year, the school allocates several free places for low-income students. To qualify for this privilege, the applicant's family must provide a package of documents from the tax authorities, as well as a letter of recommendation from the school where the child studied earlier.

If enrolled in sixth form, students must meet the GCSE exam performance criteria to be considered for a scholarship application.

If a child's parents want to be considered as potential scholarship recipients, they must make a note on the registration form. After reviewing the initial application, the school will send parents an application form for a scholarship, which will need to be sent along with a package of supporting documents before the entrance exams.

Scholarships are awarded based on review by the Bridgewater School Board of Trustees. When awarding any scholarship, the school considers the security of the family; the amount of payments can be adjusted both upwards and downwards.

The number of scholarships is limited, therefore, if there are several applications, those that were received by the school administration earlier will be satisfied.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision