Independent school · Salford
Bridgewater School
- Ages 3–18
- Mixed
- Term dates checked
- School bus
Term dates
From the school's own calendar, checked 2026-10-16.
2026/27
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2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Thu 22 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 8 Sep 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Admissions
- Kindergarten
- Reception
For Early Years entry, parents book a personal tour with the Head of Early Years plus a taster session for the child. Children may start Kindergarten in the term of their third birthday (part-time places possible); children who are 4 by 31st August move into Reception in September. Contact the school office to register or discuss in-year places.
Assessments
- Taster session
Open events
- Whole School Open Day: Sat 7 Nov 2026
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Bolton, Ellenbrook | |
| Route 2 | Lostock, Westhoughton, Little Hulton | |
| Route 3 | Bury, Whitefield, Prestwich, Swinton | |
| Route 4 | Sale, Stretford, Urmston | |
| Route 5 | Atherton, Astley, Boothstown | |
| Route 6 | Pennington, Culcheth, Lowton, Astley | |
| Route 7 | City Centre, MediaCity, Eccles |
Source: school transport page
About and location
- Ages
- 3–18
- Pupils
- 439
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Phone
- 01617941463
- Address
- Drywood Hall, Worsley Road, Manchester, M28 2WQ
- Website
- bridgewater-school.co.uk
School details from the Department for Education's register of schools (Open Government Licence). Dates, fees, admissions and bus routes are from the school's own website. Report a correction.