Bridgewater Primary School
School Name: Bridgewater Primary School Address: Bridle Way, Billet Lane Town/City: Berkhamsted County: Hertfordshire Postcode: HP4 1ES Telephone Number: 01442 871231 Website: http://www.bridgewater.herts.sch.uk/
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Community school Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 1900
Headteacher: Mrs Andrea Bettridge
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 459 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 109% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 4.3%
URN: 117541
DfE Number: 919/4144
UKPRN: 10018732
UPRN: 100081183437
Region: East of England (E12000006)
District: Dacorum (E07000096)
Constituency: Harpenden and Berkhamsted (E14001268)
Electoral Ward: Berkhamsted Castle (E05004697)
Easting & Northing: 498350E, 208951N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 46' 16.46" N 0° 34' 33.3" W
Plus Code: 9C3XQCCF+FJ
DfE Record: View record
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- Caroline Allen - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2027.
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- Brendan Aspell - Governor. Appointed on 13 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 February 2030.
- Mr Robin Attfield - Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 January 2029.
- Sarah Bell - Governor. Appointed on 17 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 September 2030.
- Andrea Bettridge - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mr Tom Bissenden - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
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- Cassie Roberts - Governor. Appointed on 26 January 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
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