Bridgewater Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Bridgewater Primary School
Address: Bridle Way, Billet Lane
Town/City: Berkhamsted
County: Hertfordshire
Postcode: HP4 1ES
Telephone Number: 01442 871231
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 1900

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • 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).
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